22 October 1944
Two more Jap air attacks today – Jap planes disappearing fast.
Two enemy air attacks today – Saw Jap plane shot down and burn on island. General McARTHUR landed and spoke over radio to Filipino people… Read More »21 October 1944
0600 Arrived off Island of LEYTE, Philippine Islands. Battleships, Cruisers and Destroyers bombarding –first wave landed at 1015; second wave landed at 1030. No enemy… Read More »20 October 1944
Joined in with 130 ship convoy – total 145 ships – combat loaded.
1430 Underway from MANUS, Admiralty Island Group for Island of LEYTE, Philippine Islands – with troop loaded combat convoy with TRANSP Div 26 & 32… Read More »12 October 1944
Loading stores and supplies, troops and cargo and preparing for another to island invasion.