September 21, 1944
They have arrived! At 9:30 in the morning and 2:30 in the afternoon, without any siren warnings to those who after so many exercises were… Read More »September 21, 1944
Nichols Field
August 22-September 21, 1944
The partial blackout started on Aug. 22. There was an occasional practice air-raid alarm and one or two actual air-raid alarms during August and the… Read More »August 22-September 21, 1944
September 21, 1944
This day, so long expected, Manila was bombed. From practically orchestra seats in my house between two airfields, in a street lined with gasoline dumps,… Read More »September 21, 1944
May 9, 1942
Pampanga P,. I. Dear Mom & Dad, I will start this now and try and keep it from day to day and also go back… Read More »May 9, 1942
April 12, 1942
Today we heard something over Nichols Field—bombing everyone insisted. I get so irritated at these rumors of bombings, landings, convoys in the bay, etc., etc.,… Read More »April 12, 1942
12 Apr. ’42
Surprise bombing of Nichols Field at 10:00 this morning. Six bombs dropped in rapid succession, but the planes too high to see. Hangars set afire.… Read More »12 Apr. ’42
Tues. Dec. 30/41
Again we are assured that naval help is coming. But how or when we do not know. Corregidor was bombed for two hours yesterday. No… Read More »Tues. Dec. 30/41
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
Thur. Dec. 25/41
Christmas Day. We do not feel like eating much breakfast. News is that the invaders are coming in on two or three sides, but our… Read More »Thur. Dec. 25/41