Edward P. King
April 12, 1942
I would like to know the conditions in Bataan and how our surrendered troops are being disposed of. We have heard nothing except over the… Read More »April 12, 1942
Day of April 12, 1942
A blistering sun. Attempts at cleanliness and sanitation. Disease rampant, hunger. Thirst. Canteen of water priceless. Gen King and staff nearby. Pappy visits them. Filipino… Read More »Day of April 12, 1942
April 12th, Sunday
On the morning of the 12th, the General and General Jones were taken by automobile to Camp O’Donnell. During the two days General King was… Read More »April 12th, Sunday
April 9th, Thursday
Col Williams and Major Hurt raised white fag through the line at Lamao, this morning and arranged a conference with the Jap CG, a Lieutenant… Read More »April 9th, Thursday
April 9th 1942
Ed Williams (Col. F.A.) and Marshal Hurt (Maj. Inf) went forward at 2:30 with the white flag. We have surrendered. I am of course anxious… Read More »April 9th 1942
April 9, 1942
This has been a terrible day. At 6 a.m. Gen. King sent a flag of truce with Col. Williams through the lines to make preliminary… Read More »April 9, 1942
April 9th 1942
The enemy is busy mopping up, dive bombing roads and gun positions, We understand that Gen. King went through enemy lines with an offer of… Read More »April 9th 1942
9 Apr. 1942
Surrendered at Lamao. Kept at Balanga all afternoon where I was questioned. Taken to Orani where I was imprisoned in mortuary. Dinner with Col. Takasaki.… Read More »9 Apr. 1942