Feb. 8th to 12th Incl., 1942
Continued fighting to clean up the points. Tanks used against enemy; one tank had all men in it killed and burned to death. Had to… Read More »Feb. 8th to 12th Incl., 1942
Philippine Scouts
Feb. 7th, 1942
Francis and I were to go to Hosps 1 & 2 Left KM 200 shortly before 2:00 P.M. with dive bombers overhead. At 2:02 P.M.… Read More »Feb. 7th, 1942
Feb. 7 — 42
Artillery again pounded the beach for hours. Meantime the 45th and 57th Filipino Scouts reinforced us. We advanced again, and at two pts we were… Read More »Feb. 7 — 42
February 3, 1942
Scouts mopping up on Agl. Pt. Rumored that Japs broke through our line, no confirmation. Sqd’n put on alert Dyess received new orders this day… Read More »February 3, 1942
Jan. 31st, 1942
Moved up to vicinty of KM 200 to halt enemy on several points. 45th Inf (PS) & Constabulary not having much luck against them.
December 28th, 1941 to January 31, 1942— 1st to 33th Day
Dr. Mukaibo greets tis — Internment begins at Brent School — Complete disorganization — We walk to Camp John Hay — The food and water… Read More »December 28th, 1941 to January 31, 1942— 1st to 33th Day
Jan. 27th-30th, 1942
Operation against enemy at LONGOSKAWAYAN POINT just beyond Mariveles. Enemy suffered heavy casualties. 2nd Bn 57th did most of the fighting. Enemy firmly entrenched in… Read More »Jan. 27th-30th, 1942
January 29, 1942
Loafed most of the day. Washed a few clothes. Good to have nothing much to do and sleep a lot. Co. of scouts camped in… Read More »January 29, 1942