January 1, 1942
Most of Luzon is in Japanese hands. The USAFFE has retreated to Bataan. Where are the U.S. planes? Will the convoy arrive? My eldest boy… Read More »January 1, 1942
USAFFE
Jan. 1, 1942
Had the hardest decision in my life to make, –whether to keep on trying to get around the outer edge of the Jap swinging door… Read More »Jan. 1, 1942
Jan 1/42
Arrived at Corregidor at 6:00 am, slept several hours after a light breakfast and left by boat for Bataan at 11:45 am, in the middle… Read More »Jan 1/42
Jan. 1 – 42
Working at Pillar [Pilar] Field. Ships going in and out, and were always watching for bombers.
January 1, 1942
A fine New Year’s Day—with a faint tinge of hangover and the Japs, like Sheridan, only twenty miles away—more or less. Mostly less. I understand… Read More »January 1, 1942
December 31, 1941
The Japs are still pushing ahead and the Filipino Army troops are steadily retreating. The threat is now down Route 5 from Cabanatuan, and has… Read More »December 31, 1941
December 31, 1941
A day of conflagration. Yesterday, some of the big gasoline depots started burning. At first the gasoline was being emptied into the Pasig River. But… Read More »December 31, 1941
Dec. 31, 1941
Turned east for Carranglan, hoping to be able to move around the Japs flank and join the USAFFE. Learned that four Jap tanks were at… Read More »Dec. 31, 1941
December 30, 1941
I was privileged today, Rizal Day, to witness the oath-taking ceremony, for their 2nd term of Pres. Quezon and VP Osmeña before Chief Justice Jose… Read More »December 30, 1941