May 5, 1942
It looks as though the Japs intend to keep pounding away at us until they have pulverized all the defense weapons and installations and will… Read More »May 5, 1942
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May 4, 1942
Another day of heavy bombing and shelling. The Japs really poured on the artillery today, and bombed us fourteen times. They also fired on boats… Read More »May 4, 1942
May 3, 1942
We are still taking a beating from the Jap artillery. Bombers came over several times today and dropped their loads, but the real military damage… Read More »May 3, 1942
May 2, 1942
We have taken a terrific beating most of the day today. We had many heavy bombing attacks—how many I don’t know yet, and part of… Read More »May 2, 1942
May 1, 1942
The Japs are really beginning to get rough since the 29th, and it appears that they have settled down in earnest to pounding this island… Read More »May 1, 1942
April 30, 1942
One more month’s pay to my credit with the government. I hope they are paying the allotment regularly to Dorothy. It doesn’t seem possible that… Read More »April 30, 1942
April 30, 1942
Our troops at Mabaay Gate still holding. Tagudin force now reported at Cervantes. The bridge here is out so they will have to build ferry,… Read More »April 30, 1942
April 29, 1942
The Japs certainly celebrated the Emperor’s birthday in fitting form today. They began at 7:30 this morning, starting with the bombing attack. Then they turned… Read More »April 29, 1942
April 29, 1942
This is the Emperor’s birthday. Our outpost at Mt. Data has been forced back to Mabay Gate, km 114. Major Heinrich lost his personal files… Read More »April 29, 1942