Feb. 2 — 42
Going on three day rest today. Moving all our equipment with us, and the Filipino Army are taking over our position.
Going on three day rest today. Moving all our equipment with us, and the Filipino Army are taking over our position.
We’ve been turned into the 71st Infranty [Infantry]. Rifles and ammunition have been handed out to all the men. Its funny to be carrying a… Read More »Jan. 29 – 30 – 31 – 42
Moved back to Cabcabbin [Cabcaben] Field. Being bombed and strafed by the Japs everyday. No rest for the wicked.
Working at Pillar [Pilar] Field. Ships going in and out, and were always watching for bombers.
Spent from noon till after midnight moving equipment to Del Pilar. I drove the truck for twelve hours straight, and when we made camp, I… Read More »Dec. 26 – 41
All Christmas Day was spent in moving our stuff off the boat to our new camp. We had no Christmas dinner.
Evacuated Nichols at 1 – AM today. Been driving the station-wagon all day. Nielson and Nichols destroyed by our own men, with all supplies. All… Read More »Dec. 24 – 41
Been working practically day and night, and got the day off today. Went to Manila, overnight, and got tight and had a good time.
At 11:40 A. M., Nichols was bombed and dive-bombed by the Japs. I’d just finished coming through the chow-line, when I heard planes diving. Our… Read More »Dec. 10 – 41