Sun. Sept. 17/44
It is ten a.m. and raining. Has been raining hard and often for the past two or three days. Gardens not damaged much yet. We… Read More »Sun. Sept. 17/44
Mindanao
August 25, 1944
The Japanese Bulletin Board revealed that Davao (in Mindanao) waterfront has been bombed many times by the American planes. We have heard that the Japanese… Read More »August 25, 1944
August 12, 1944
Two days ago it was posted on the Japanese Bulletin Board that Davao (in Mindanao – south of here) was bombed on late Sunday afternoon… Read More »August 12, 1944
August 11, 1944
Food is a terrific problem as this area is on the verge of starvation.
August 7, 1944
The rumored changes did take place, but the bks. Dr. marked both of us “qtrs.” and so, for another month anyway, we will remain where… Read More »August 7, 1944
August 5, 1944
The food situation is extremely critical. If we are not run out of here, we have enough fuel for 80 days. There is only food… Read More »August 5, 1944
June 30, 1944
The half year mark finds us still here and still such insignificant pawns in the great game of war that we are subject to every… Read More »June 30, 1944
6-13-44 -3:00 a.m.
Weighed Anchor & still hugging coast line of Mindanao. 700 to 900 Nips in att. hole. No wonder our crowded conditions. (Note-forward gun mount reputed… Read More »6-13-44 -3:00 a.m.
6-7-44
6: a.m. Left Lesunge. Anchored at Davao. Quite a fleet in Gulf. 1-13-ship. 3 cruisers, or 6 destroyers – 6 sea planes – two tankers… Read More »6-7-44