March 5, 1943
Shoreham. Quezon wired for me to come here for ten days or so to help him finish his book, which he is determined to do,… Read More »March 5, 1943
War Department
Tuesday, May 5, 1942
BOLERO is supposed to have the approval of the President and Prime Minister. But the struggle to get everyone behind it, and to keep the… Read More »Tuesday, May 5, 1942
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
April 23, 1942
I noticed some rain on Bataan this noon. I had gone outside to burn some papers [classified documents] and as I looked across to Bataan… Read More »April 23, 1942
April 18, 1942
This has been an extremely peaceful day. The Japs sent over two small attacks of bombers, but dropped very few bombs. There has been no… Read More »April 18, 1942
Saturday, March 28, 1942
I was made a Major General yesterday! Took the oath of office today. Still a permanent Lt. Col., but the promotion is just as satisfactory… Read More »Saturday, March 28, 1942
March 20, 1942
Forgot to mention yesterday that I was sworn in as a Brigadier General. My appointment came in by radio from the W.D. and I rank… Read More »March 20, 1942
March 19, 1942
Still haven’t heard anything from Gen. MacArthur. I send him the daily operations report, and have asked him numerous questions as to procedure and policy,… Read More »March 19, 1942
March 18, 1942
I’ll be a physical and mental wreck yet. At the last minute we received word that seven Jap destroyers were cruising around in the very… Read More »March 18, 1942