May 6, 1970
[Note: Dated April 6 but numbering and location indicates it was written May 6] MALACANANGManila 12:25 AM May 6, 1970 Aboard the 777 We are… Read More »May 6, 1970
Olongapo
May 11, 1942
Well, I just lost $120 in 15 games of solitare. Got up rather early this morning as the floor seemed quite hard, and my boil… Read More »May 11, 1942
May 10, 1942
A month ago today we surrendered Bataan on your Wedding aniversary Today has been cloudy with a breeze coming from the east, it is hot… Read More »May 10, 1942
13 Apr. ’42
Sporadic Japanese flying. They say Bataan has fallen, yet terrific bombing was noted last night toward Olongapo. Guards over cautious that we don’t get any… Read More »13 Apr. ’42
8 April 1942
[Marginal note:] Bataan fell! A new day which I hope proves to be no worse than yesterday. The II Corps pulled back during the night… Read More »8 April 1942
Dec. 24, 1941 – Jan. 4, 1942
The battalion (less Company “B”) was ordered to move to Corregidor. At 10:15 A.M. , the battalion (less Companies “B” and “C”) started by boat… Read More »Dec. 24, 1941 – Jan. 4, 1942
December 8-18, 1941
WAR 1941 – ? Olongapo December 8, 1941 Arrived Cavite December 9, 1941Cavite Bombed December 10, 1941 OLONGAPO – BINACAYAN It will be extremely difficult… Read More »December 8-18, 1941
16 December 1941
0010 SEAADRAGON stood out for southern waters, emergency repairs completed. 0755 changed clocks to minus nine time. During the day transferred all provisions except a… Read More »16 December 1941
12 December 1941
(Alongside Pier 3 Manila) 0350 Air raid sirens sounded (False alarm). 0955 Air raid sirens sounded. No planes sighted but heard OLONGAPO was attacked, with… Read More »12 December 1941