January 20-29, 1942
The first two days were spent in recruit fundamentals as well as camp building. We issued an order that these men were not to leave… Read More »January 20-29, 1942
The first two days were spent in recruit fundamentals as well as camp building. We issued an order that these men were not to leave… Read More »January 20-29, 1942
Another beautiful day but nothing much in the way of action has taken place. The units are still in place on the Reserve Battle Position,… Read More »January 28, 1942
Scouts in, a good looking bunch of men. Beat the brush and went back to our old camp. Clean clothes, bath, etc. sure good. Dyess… Read More »January 28, 1942
With own outfit today. In a secondary line for 1st time. Spotted Jap barges up coast, got 37 mm and shelled it. One meal and… Read More »January 27, 1942
In bivouac north of Limay; movement after dark on the 26th for area north of Mariveles to engage enemy at LONGOSKAWAYAN.
Withdrawal of the 57th from Abucay to vicinity Mt. Natib. Left Abucay at about 9:00 P.M. Traffic jam in BALANGA. While in town enemy opened… Read More »Jan. 24th, 1942
Arrived Abucay 5:00 A.M. 12/30; preparation of Abucay defense position. C.P. 300 yds West of church in Abucay. Immediately began digging fox holes.
Constantly engaged with enemy. Both sides suffering considerable number of casualties. Enemy snipers inflicting damage to our men especially officers. Capt McCurdy D.C. killed by… Read More »Jan. 5-23, 1942
First contact with enemy. Went up to see how 1st & 3rd Bn Aid Stations were functioning. 2nd Bn in reserve. Glattly and Peters went… Read More »Jan. 4th, 1942