Wednesday, December 24, 1941
Four days ago, the President of the Philippines addressed the American public assuring the people of the United States that we Filipinos realize that this… Read More »Wednesday, December 24, 1941
Four days ago, the President of the Philippines addressed the American public assuring the people of the United States that we Filipinos realize that this… Read More »Wednesday, December 24, 1941
This has not been such a promising day before Christmas as it might have been under other conditions. Our troops up north (Philippine Army) are… Read More »December 24, 1941
Tagaytay outpost Midnight Can’t sleep. Just arrived from Manila. The general ordered me to supervise burning of records of G-2 Section, Philippine Army. Had a… Read More »December 24, 1941
At 8 a.m. I attended the meeting of the Cabinet at Mariquina. It was discussed that the situation was becoming serious. The enemy had landed… Read More »December 24, 1941 – Wednesday
Silang, Cavite Headquarters, 51st Division Still no action. Troops ready in positions. Morale of men very high. Spent whole day running to a nearby foxhole… Read More »December 23, 1941
At 8 a.m. I attended the meeting of the Cabinet at Mariquina. At 9:30 a.m. went to the office. At 10 a.m. the President told… Read More »December 23, 1941 – Tuesday
I had lunch at USAFFE HQ today with my friend, Sid Huff, and was surprised about his conversion from Lt. (SG) USN to Major US… Read More »December 22, 1941
This is my week to superzise the preparation of food. So as Carl and George were returning to Manila, leaving with the first rays of… Read More »Monday, December 22, 1941
Attended Cabinet Meeting at 8 a.m. at Mariquina as Chief of Staff. Attended office afterwards. Anxiously waiting for news from the front. The enemy is… Read More »December 22, 1941 – Monday