January 17, 1942
The newspapers say Singapore has been subjected to heavy bombing. KGEI announced that British forces have retreated to Palch, 100 kilometers northwest of Singapore. Looks… Read More »January 17, 1942
KGEI
January 21, 1942
You cannot judge a man by his clothes. Not even by his uniform. I inspected the markets today and I saw that the first ones… Read More »January 21, 1942
January 22, 1942
We went to Moroboro Springs and caves today. We had to pass the barrio of San Enrique, where the Japanese civilians are concentrated. These were… Read More »January 22, 1942
February 20, 1942
Heavy fighting in Bataan. The Japanese are intensifying their attack. KGEI said the situation “is very grave.” Right now, I can hear the roar of… Read More »February 20, 1942
February 23, 1942
Proud of our boys in Bataan. They are still holding the line. KGEI reports “heavy exchange of artillery in the Bataan peninsula.” We’re doing better… Read More »February 23, 1942
March 19, 1942
Not much doing, O.D. so spent most of my time at Gen. Geo.’s shack listening to the radio. KGEI really putting out some good programs… Read More »March 19, 1942
March 21, 1942
Today, Palm Sunday, we saw an unusual display of tanks and other kinds of war material being transported to the north. Are they preparing a… Read More »March 21, 1942
March 25, 1942
Judging from the movement of troops, tanks and artillery guns, and from the waves of winged motors, the campaign against Bataan is going to take… Read More »March 25, 1942
March 26, 1942
Had an important conference with Colonel Uzaki, head of the Army’s Food Division. I took up all the important matters preoccupying me. First, the flour… Read More »March 26, 1942