February 16th, Monday
We have lost 13 SPM (self propelled mounts, 75 mm guns); shows 13 lost in action and 9 destroyed to prevent capture, prior to getting… Read More »February 16th, Monday
Thomas C. Hart
Sunday, January 4, 1942
Dinner—delayed Christmas dinner of “American milk-fed capon” at McMasters’ house. All talk of the new airport being built at Bacolod to accommodate large bombers. Since… Read More »Sunday, January 4, 1942
December 19, 1941
He (MacArthur) is inclined to cut my throat and perhaps of the Navy in general. So I have to watch the record and keep it… Read More »December 19, 1941
Fri. Dec. 12/41
I went to Pinagkaisahan, and Cecil went to town to see if there was any mail. I got back all right, but Cecil got caught… Read More »Fri. Dec. 12/41
9 Dec. ’41
Awakened at 0300 with heavy bombing of Nichols Field. All alert at the hospital, securing at 0600. Early conference with Commandant regarding transfer of all… Read More »9 Dec. ’41
November 1941
The General came down to my living quarters, right under his own. Characteristically he had his wife telephone me for the appointment and he came… Read More »November 1941