April 8, 1942
The situation on Bataan is bad. Luzon Force ordered a short withdrawal last night to straighten out the line, and the first information we had… Read More »April 8, 1942
Philippine Scouts
April 8th, 1942
We walked all night and arrived at # 2 at 7:40 AM. tired, hungry and clothes torn. Had only 1 raincoat, 1 gas mask, 1… Read More »April 8th, 1942
April 7th, 1942
Bombers overhead shortly after dawn. Ceaseless flying of enemy observation and dive bombers. Regt CP moved forward about 300 yds on south slope of hill.… Read More »April 7th, 1942
April 5th, 1942 Easter Sunday
Arrived at junction Trail 8 and 10 at 4:00 AM. Enemy took Mt Samat at 12:30 PM; this gives them observation for artillery fire. I… Read More »April 5th, 1942 Easter Sunday
April 4th, 1942
Left late in AM for Gen. Hosp. # 1 at Little Baguio. Had supper at 4:00 P.M. Received word we were to move from signal… Read More »April 4th, 1942
Feb. 13th to April 3rd, 1942
Moved from KM 200 to SIGNAL HILL for a much deserved rest. Movement without incident. Felt we would there only as few days before we… Read More »Feb. 13th to April 3rd, 1942
April 1, 1942
HQ, MIS, BATAAN Awakened by “Photo Joe”. Name given to Jap observation plane by Bataan boys is “Photo Joe”. Leonie said: “That means bombing… Read More »April 1, 1942
February 21, 1942
Well, we expected the Legaspi to try to get out last night. We watched her closely and this morning she was still here –but the… Read More »February 21, 1942
Feb. 1 to 13th, 1942
On the 1st we engaged the enemy on SILAIM POINT, ANAYSAN POINT and were to continue this through the 12th. Heavy action throughout this period… Read More »Feb. 1 to 13th, 1942