January 2, 1942
(Noon) Looting. Met a man carrying a leg of ham on one hand and a roll of khaki on the other. Saw a truck full… Read More »January 2, 1942
(Noon) Looting. Met a man carrying a leg of ham on one hand and a roll of khaki on the other. Saw a truck full… Read More »January 2, 1942
Bataan 41st division, C.P. Dead tired. Streets jammed from Bulacan to Bataan. Absolutely no traffic order. Roads filled with dust that covered entire body,… Read More »January 1, 1942
Most of Luzon is in Japanese hands. The USAFFE has retreated to Bataan. Where are the U.S. planes? Will the convoy arrive? My eldest boy… Read More »January 1, 1942
Ft. McKinley, Command Post Our division has been ordered to move to San Fernando, Pampanga. The general said that very heavy fighting continues on… Read More »December 30, 1941
Command Post Ft. McKinley Our division has been ordered by Corps headquarters to retreat and form a new line with a view to defending the… Read More »December 29, 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
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