30 October 1944
The barometer dropped drastically and the wind rose to 71 knots. Quite an experience for I was on watch (12AM – 4AM) when it came… Read More »30 October 1944
Leyte
October 29, 1944 — Sunday
I went to Mass at 7 a.m. and received Communion. At 9 a.m. left for Palo with Major Lambert 1st C.A.D., to inspect the post-office… Read More »October 29, 1944 — Sunday
October 29, 1944
The press proclaimed in bold lines: “American Bombing in Leyte Ceases”. “In the face of a terrific Japanese attack, the American fleet had abandoned the… Read More »October 29, 1944
28-29 October 1944
More GQs but caught some sleep on top of an ammunition box. Devil may care.
October 25-28, 1944
The bombings continue but with less frequency as our P-38’s and Navy Hell Cats have been shooting down several enemy planes every day.
October 28, 1944
My own opinion is that the land fighting, at no time, has been as serious as communiquéswould make you believe.
28 October 1944
0130 Started receiving aboard 350 survivors including 150 stretcher cases from sea battle of the 26th. Working all night, feeding, clothing and caring for men.… Read More »28 October 1944
27 October 1944
One air attack early in morning – rest of day quite. Air attack in evening and General Quarters ALL night. Jap bomber hit beach in… Read More »27 October 1944
27 October 1944
GQ at 0500. The other force was being attacked. We could see the AA fire from here. We were left alone. Secured at 0800. Up… Read More »27 October 1944