August 20, 1945, Monday
As usual, we woke up early in the morning, about 5:30. We used to go to the Mess for breakfast at 6:00 o’clock, but this… Read More »August 20, 1945, Monday
Francisco C. de la Rama
August 18, 1945, Saturday
9:00 p.m. Since 8:00 p.m., a musical program has been going on to celebrate the birthday of Mr. F. C. de la Rama. In the… Read More »August 18, 1945, Saturday
August 14, 1945
FLASH! WAR IS OVER! Japan has accepted all the terms of surrender. Now the announcement is official. Rejoicing all around. Everybody believes that we will… Read More »August 14, 1945
August 5, 1945, Sunday
Another incident happened during lunchtime. A colonist seemed to have lost his way and he was passing very near the messhall where we eat. A… Read More »August 5, 1945, Sunday
June 8, 1945 Friday
To our surprise, MacArthur came. When rumors were circulating that Gen. MacArthur was coming, I did not pay attention as I thought it was one… Read More »June 8, 1945 Friday
May 24, 1945 Thursday
Last night, we received the memorandum order of May 15, 1945, providing for the classification of detainees. Therein we are called “limited assimilated prisoners of… Read More »May 24, 1945 Thursday
May 17, 1945 Thursday
It is rumored that Gen. MacArthur is coming on the 20th. We do not know the purpose of the visit. But we shall see. I… Read More »May 17, 1945 Thursday
April 29, 1945 Sunday
It was 3 o’clock in the morning; the boat started to move. We could not see anything; it was pitch black. Destination unknown. In the… Read More »April 29, 1945 Sunday