October 21, 1944
Alert and raid signals but no planes. All clear again in p.m. The Tribune is reported to say there is big action against Leyte. No… Read More »October 21, 1944
Alert and raid signals but no planes. All clear again in p.m. The Tribune is reported to say there is big action against Leyte. No… Read More »October 21, 1944
Air alert sounded at 7:48 am. Air raid alarm at 8:30 a.m. One more alert but no planes over Manila. No alarms on the 22nd… Read More »October 21, 1944
[Reynolds B.] North of the High Commissioner’s staff died suddenly last night. The day started off well with Alert at 7 a.m., another Alert in… Read More »October 20, 1944
We heard today that Leyte landings were a reality, and we were certain that help was near.
Two air alerts — 7:05 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. No planes around Manila.
Just as we finished our dismal breakfast of dirty mush, our dear enemy returned! Kay and Margo were already on my bed, when Catesy and… Read More »October 19, 1944
At 7:30 a.m. our planes came over and caught them off guard. Anti-aircraft guns started shooting and bombs fell before the alarm sounded. About 40… Read More »October 19, 1944
We had a double feast today; great activity in the morning and doubly great in the afternoon. Without previous siren warnings the planes attacked at… Read More »October 19, 1944
Air alerts but no planes on 17th, 18th had raid from 7:47am oil 5:24pm, three waves, heavy bombing; 19th from 7:23 to 5:45pm five waves,… Read More »Oct. 17 & 18, 1944