October 22, 1944
In a morning Nishi-Nishi thrown over the wall by a brave Filipino, the editorial stated that: “A Grave Mistake Had Been Made by Landing at… Read More »October 22, 1944
Leyte
22 October 1944
Two more Jap air attacks today – Jap planes disappearing fast.
October 21, 1944
Alert and raid signals but no planes. All clear again in p.m. The Tribune is reported to say there is big action against Leyte. No… Read More »October 21, 1944
21 October 1944
This morning a group of enemy planes appeared and two were shot down. One dropped a bomb on the Australian cruiser and damaged her superstructure… Read More »21 October 1944
21 October 1944
Two enemy air attacks today – Saw Jap plane shot down and burn on island. General McARTHUR landed and spoke over radio to Filipino people… Read More »21 October 1944
October 20, 1944
[Reynolds B.] North of the High Commissioner’s staff died suddenly last night. The day started off well with Alert at 7 a.m., another Alert in… Read More »October 20, 1944
October 20, 1944
We heard today that Leyte landings were a reality, and we were certain that help was near.
20 October 1944
0600 Arrived off Island of LEYTE, Philippine Islands. Battleships, Cruisers and Destroyers bombarding –first wave landed at 1015; second wave landed at 1030. No enemy… Read More »20 October 1944
12 October 1944
1430 Underway from MANUS, Admiralty Island Group for Island of LEYTE, Philippine Islands – with troop loaded combat convoy with TRANSP Div 26 & 32… Read More »12 October 1944