December 10, 1941
I heard over the radio the stirring “Day of Infamy” speech of Pres. Roosevelt before the US Congress that ultimately declared war against Japan, Germany… Read More »December 10, 1941
I heard over the radio the stirring “Day of Infamy” speech of Pres. Roosevelt before the US Congress that ultimately declared war against Japan, Germany… Read More »December 10, 1941
It was not yet five in the morning when we woke up. We were served some hot coffee and nothing more. Without any delay and… Read More »10th December 1941
They woke me up for a poor man’s breakfast of coffee and bread. It looked like everybody had had a good night’s sleep; not I,… Read More »9th December 1941
Feast of the Immaculate Conception and of the Ateneo de Manila. Mass started at seven in the morning. During the mass, someone approached Father Rector… Read More »December 8, 1941
At 6:05 Major Speth phoned me that Pearl Harbor had been bombed. Turned the radio on and at 6:15 the news was confirmed. Called Capt.… Read More »Dec. 8, 1941
Was awakened by room boy who told me Hawaii had been bombed by Japanese at 2:00 am. I couldn’t believe it for some time-too incredible.… Read More »Dec. 8/41
There was the traditional First Communion Mass at Letran. The Father Provincial should have celebrated it, but the boat “Cetus” which was to bring him… Read More »December 7, 1941
Today, as diplomatic talks in Washington between Japan and USA are going on, British Far East Commander Admiral Sir Tom Phillips RN arrived in Manila… Read More »December 1, 1941
Fort Stotsenburg, Pampanga, P.I. 15 November 1941 On September 10th of this year I was in command of the 12th Field Artillery, 2nd Division. We… Read More »November 15, 1941