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
I will not forget this day as long as I live. Although my Q-Boat was on “war footing” condition since last Nov. 27, the seriousness… Read More »December 8, 1941
After breakfast, I read the Daily Bulletin, the only newspaper published on Mondays. The Bulletin carried no news of special interest. At seven in the… Read More »December 8, 1941
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
FDR’s Thanksgiving Day. Don’t seem like Thanksgiving without being at home.
Gen. MacArthur as CG, USAFFE orders the establishment of a Command and General Staff School (CGSS) in Baguio to train prospective Division Commanders and their… Read More »August 18, 1941
This is a significant day for our young 5-year old Phil. Army. In consonance with Pres. Roosevelt’s order last July 26, the Phil. Army Air… Read More »August 15, 1941
I did not pay so much attention when Lt. Sid Huff, USN, our OSP Advisor on the Staff of Gen. MacArthur, told me last month… Read More »July 27, 1941
(note the conclusion of the entry is written at the bottom of the previous day’s page) At Baguio. Review for the President. Incident Marching Valdes… Read More »Wednesday, March 13, 1940