April 8th, Wednesday
The army cannot attack. It is impossible. Area is congested with stragglers. I tried to go up the east road and was unable to drive… Read More »April 8th, Wednesday
Edward P. King
8 April 1942
[Marginal note:] Bataan fell! A new day which I hope proves to be no worse than yesterday. The II Corps pulled back during the night… Read More »8 April 1942
April 7, 1942
Situation in Bataan today is getting worse. Gen. Funk came over today and proposed for Gen. King (C.G. Luzon Force) that possibility of surrender be… Read More »April 7, 1942
April 7th 1942
Gen. Funk went to the rock to confer with Gen. Wainwright last night. His mission I know. Gen. King has had a terribly hard decision… Read More »April 7th 1942
April 4th, Saturday
Holy Saturday. Situation same. 31st Inf not yet committed by Il Corps, 57th Inf PS moving from I to support Il Corps. Front of Subsector… Read More »April 4th, Saturday
April 3rd, Friday
Front and rear no change. Bombing, heavy. Sky black with planes. Estimate an enemy division attacking in front of 42d Inf which fell back and… Read More »April 3rd, Friday
April 1st, Wednesday
General King, Major Cothran and I went to subsectors C and D. Saw General Bluemel and General Lough. Returned three PM. Earthquake of some intensity,… Read More »April 1st, Wednesday
March 28, 1942
News release—announced over KGEI in San Francisco last night— stated that President Quezon and his party arrived in Australia yesterday. I thought we might hear… Read More »March 28, 1942
March 20, 1942
Forgot to mention yesterday that I was sworn in as a Brigadier General. My appointment came in by radio from the W.D. and I rank… Read More »March 20, 1942