February 27, 1942
Flew a couple hours in evening. Recon to Subic Bay and Lingayen Gulf, not bad and I feel a lot better about the whole thing.… Read More »February 27, 1942
Lingayen Gulf
December 8th to 27th, 1941
War comes to the Philippines — Filipino farmers become demoralized — Communication with Manila ends — Col. W. E. Brougher visited — Rumours — Capt.… Read More »December 8th to 27th, 1941
December 20[-24], 1941*
It was wonderful to see the high spirits displayed by both American and Filipino soldiers. Young men with an arm or leg gone actually considered… Read More »December 20[-24], 1941*
December 14-24, 1942
The Sunday following the first day’s bombing, we were picked up off our beds, loaded on board ambulances, and taken down to the Ft. Stots… Read More »December 14-24, 1942
December 23, 1941
Couple air raid alarms but no planes. Landing parties not doing so well. With something to do the days aren’t so long, censoring mail now.
December 23, 1941
The war reveals the parasite, the non-essential man self-confessed. He who does not produce is regarded, with suddenly clear eyes, as an enemy. In peacetime… Read More »December 23, 1941
December 22, 1941
It looks as though the Japs were really making their main thrust, or are at least getting set for it. Instead of 15 transports, there… Read More »December 22, 1941
December 22, 1941
Japs raided at breakfast today, something new. Large landing party at Lingayen. Navy must be asleep or not strong enough to keep them out. Or… Read More »December 22, 1941
Monday, December 22, 1941
This is my week to superzise the preparation of food. So as Carl and George were returning to Manila, leaving with the first rays of… Read More »Monday, December 22, 1941
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