Journal of Roy C. Hilton, Note Book #2, May 10-August 10, 1942
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Journal of Roy C. Hilton, Note Book #2, May 10-August 10, 1942
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This journal was kept by Hilton while he was a prisoner of war at Tarlac Concentration Camp in the Philippines. The journal contains lists of other prisoners, the pay status of money received from the Japanese, brief history of Hilton's time in the Philippines, various maps, list of Japanese officers, list of clothing taken by Hilton as a prisoner of war, list of English royalty, list of English money, notes on the Japanese language and notes on military maneuvers.
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Bureau of Education
Student's
Note Book #2.
Name Roy C. Hilton, Col. (Inf) (Temp), G.S.C.
Laurens, S.C. - U.S.A.
School Tarlac Concentration Camp,
Grade or Year 1942
Town Tarlac, P.I. Province Tarlac.
Krenko, Taiwan, 8/17/42-6/7/43
S.W. Taiwan 6/8/43-
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[Inside cover.]
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Tarlac Concentration Camp.
Tarlac, P.I. 1942 - May 10-August 10, 1942.
Personnel - Notes.
July 4, 1942 -
America.
God bless America, land that I love:
Stand beside her and guide her
With a light Through the night with a light from above.
From the mountain to the prairie
To the ocean white with foam,
God bless America my home sweet home
God bless America, my Home sweet Home.
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3.
Generals.
1. J. M. Wainwright (Skinny)
Lieut. Gen., (Temp) U.S.A., Comdg. U.S.F.I.P.
2. E. P. King (Ed.)
Maj Gen. USA (Temp). Comdg Luzon Forces.
3. G. F. Moore, (George)
Maj. Gen. (Temp) U.S.A., C.G. Harbor Defenses. Ft. Mills
4. G. M. Parker (George)
Maj. Gen. (Temp). U.S.A., C.G. II Corps (L.F.)
5. A. M. Jones, (Hones)
Maj. Gen (Temp) U.S.A., C.G. I Corps, (L.F.)
6. M. S. Lough (Max)
Brig Gen. U.S.A., C.G. Phil. Div.
7. A. C. McBride, (Mack)
Brig Gen. U.S.A. (Temp). C.G. Serv. Comd. (L.F.)
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5.
8. C. Bluemel, (Blumkic)
Brig. Gen (Temp)
9. J. R. M. Weaver, (Jim)
Brig Gen. U.S.A., C.G. Tank Brig (L.F.)
10. W. E. Brongher
Brig. Gen. USA. (Temp)
11. Chas. Drake (Charlie)
Brig. Gen. U.S.A. (Temp) Q.M. U.S.F.I.P.
12. L. R. Stevens (Steve)
Brig Gen. (Temp). C.G. 51st Div. (L.F.)
13. C. A. Pierce (Mighty)
Brig Gen. U.S.A. (Temp) C.G. 71st Div (L.F.)
14. A. J. Funk (Arnold)
Brig Gen. U.S.A. (Temp) C. of S. (L.F.)
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15. L. C. Beebe, (Lew)
Brig. Gen. U.S.A. (Temp). C. of S. (U.S.F.I.P.) G-4, USAFFE
Colonels
16. Edwin E. Aldridge
Col. Inf. (Temp) C/S. 51st Div.
17. W. N. Amis (Pinkie)
Col. Air Corps. (Temp)
18. A. Balsam (Al.)
Col. Q.M. I Corps (L.F.) (Temp)
19. E. F. Barry (Ed.) (Died)
Col. Ord. (Temp)
20. G. M. Bell, (Gil)
Col. I.G.D. (Temp)
21. K. L. Berry (K. L.)
Col. (Temp) C.O. 1st Reg. Div (P.A.)
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22. J. Boatwright (John)
Col. 53rd Inf (P.A.) (Temp)
23. R. Bonham (Roscoe)
Col. Engr. (Temp)
24. L. J. Bowler (Lewis) Adj. H.D.
Col. C.A.C.
25. W. E. Braly (Bill)
Col. C.A.C. (Temp) G-3, H-D.
26. P. A. Brawner (P.A.)
Col. (Inf) G.S.C., G-4, Serv. Comd. (LF) (Temp)
27. H. C. Browne (Brownie)
Col (Inf) G.S.C. C/S. Phil. Div.
28. J. Callahan (Pat)
Col. Inf. (Army of U.S:) (Temp)
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29. A. Campbell (Alex)
Col. C.A.C., Ch. Aircraft Warning Serv. (Temp)
30. J. D. Carter (Nick)
Col. Inf (Temp) Army of US.
31. T. M. Chase (Ted)
Col. 60th C.A.C. (Temp)
32. L. S. Churchill (Larry)
Col. (FEAF) A.C.
33. J. V. Collier, (Vick)
Col. (Inf) GSC (Temp), G-3, (L.F.)
34. V. N. Cordero (El. Cap)
Col Inf. (Temp) 52nd & 72nd Div, P.A.
35. W. E. Corkill (Ed.)
Col. (Temp). FA Art. Sec (L.F)
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36. J. T. Cottrell (Joe)
Col. C.A.C. C of S (Exec.), H.D.
37. D. Curtiss (Don)
Col. 4th Marines.
38. L. R. Dougherty (Louie)
Col. F.A.
39. R. G. Davis, (Bob)
Capt (M.C.) U.S.N.
40. O. DeCarre (Octave)
Col (Temp) 92nd C.A.C.
41. Irwin E. Doane (I.E.)
Col. Inf. (Temp).
42. E. C. Elmer (Ches)
Col. (Temp) H.D. Q.M.C.
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43. M. V. Fortier (Bob)
Col (Temp) 31st Inf. (Instr-41st Div) "14-Holer"
44. V. D. Foster (Val)
Col (Temp) 59th C.A.C.
45. P. P. Fry (Phil.)
Col. Inf. (Temp) 57th Inf.
46. N. F. Galbraith (Nick)
Col G.S.C. - G-4, (U.S.F.I.P.)
47. A. Garfinkle (Abe)
Col. (Temp) C.G. II. Corps (L.F.)
48. H. W. Glattly (Harold)
Lt. Col. M.C. - surgeon, (L.F.)
49. E. T. Halstead (Hal.)
Lt Col. (Temp) A.G. (L.F.)
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50. S. A. Hamilton (Ham)
Col. (Temp), C.W.S.
51. D. B. Hilton (Don)
Col Inf (Temp) 45th Inf (P.S.)
52. Roy C. Hilton (Roy)
Col Inf (Temp) G.S.C., G-4 (L.F.)
53. K. M. Hoeffel (Ken)
Capt. U.S.N.
54. R. J. Hoffman (Bob) (Jap. Interpreter)
Col G.S.C. (Temp) Phil. Div.
55. S. L. Howard (Sam)
Col. U.S. Marine Corps.
56. J. C. Hughes (Jim)
Col (Temp) 11th F.A.
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57. A. R. Ives, (Russell)
Col (Temp) F.A.
58. S. L. James, (Skipper)
Col. S.C.
59. E. H. Johnson, (Ed)
Col (Temp) 32nd Inf (P.A.)
60. E. H. Keltner (Ed)
Col (Temp) 91st Div.
61. J. P. Kohn (Joe)
Col. (Temp) 91st C.A.C.
62. L. T. Lathrop (L.T.)
Col (Temp) 3rd Inf. (P.A.)
63. N. R. Langhinghouse (Langhy)
Col. (Temp) A.C.
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64. Chas. S. Lawrence (Charles)
Col (Temp) Q.M.C. - Q.M. (L.F)
65. K. E. Lowman (Ken)
M.C., USN - Capt. (Orangeburg, S.C.)
66. E. Lilly, Jr (Ted)
Col (Temp) 57th Inf.
67. W. F. Maher (Bill)
Col. (Temp) G.S.C., G-3, I Corps (L.F.)
68. R. C. Mallonee (Dick)
Col (Temp) 21st F.A.
69. J. R. Manees, (Jimmie)
Col (Temp) G.S.D.
70. F. Marshall (Floyd)
Col (Temp) A.G., (L.F.)
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71. G. H. McCafferty (Mack)
Col. (Temp) 22nd Inf.
72. S.C. MacDonald (Mack)
Col Temp 91st. Div.
73. W. A. Meade (Wallace)
Col (Temp) 23rd Inf.
74. J. Monihan (Jim)
Col. G.S.C., G-3, Serv. Com'd.
75. A. P. Moore (Dirty)
Col (Temp) F.A.
76. D. P. Murphy (Murph.)
Col. (Temp) 1st Inf (P.A.)
77. F. Nelsom (Frank)
C/S. I Corps Col. (Temp)
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78. E. O'Connor (Edwin)
Col. Cav. 1st Reg. Div. (P.A.)
79. R. M. O'Day (Ray)
Col. Temp. 21st Div.
80. H. M. Peck (Harry)
Col (Temp) 515th CAC (A.A.)
81. A. W. Penrose (Pen.)
Col. G.S.C. Phil Div - G-3
82. N. C. Pilet, (Neuni)
Col. (Temp) G-1, U.S.F.I.P.
83. J. V. Pugh (Jonnie)
Lt. Col (Temp) ADC (Gen. Wainwright)
84. M. Quesenbury (Marsh.)
Col. G.S.C. G-4, Phil Div. (S-S-IV.)
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85. M.A. Quinn, (Mike)
Col (Temp) Q.M.C.
86. A. S. Quintard, (Alex)
Col (Temp) 301st F.A.
87. H. C. Richards (Harrison)
Col. A.C. - "Prize Eater"
88. L. J. Roberts (Lyle)
Capt., M.C., U.S.N.
89. J. H. Rodman, (Red)
Col (Temp) 92nd Div.
90. R. Rogers (Dick)
Col. Q.M.C.
91. C. G. Sage (Gurdon)
Col (Temp) C.A.C. (N.G.)
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92. C. A. Selleck (Pappy)
Col FA - 71st Div.
93. H. A. Skerry (Harry)
Col (Temp) Engr. I. Corps.
94. T. J. Sledge (Ted)
Col. Inf (Temp)
95. J. A. Stansell (Josh)
Col. (Temp) S.C. (Elko, S.C.)
96. C. L. Steel (Charlie)
Col. (Temp) C/S. II Corps.
97. A. L. Stowell, (Al.)
Col. (Temp) S.C. II Corps.
98. D. Swanton (Donovan)
Col (Temp), Inf
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99. T. T. Teague (Tiger)
Col. (Temp) S.C.
100. G. R. Townsend (Glen)
Col (Temp) 11th Inf.
101. J. Traywick (Jess)
Col (Temp) G-3, U.S.F.I.P.
102. J. Uhrig (Jake)
Col (Temp) 22nd Inf., (P.A.)
103. J. R. Vance (Jack)
Col (Temp) F. D.
104. L. C. Vance (Lee)
Col (Temp) 26th Cav.
105. F. A. Ward (Freddie)
Col (Temp) Q.M.C.
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106. L. A. Weatherby (Loren)
Col. (Temp) 41st Div
107. E. C. Williams (Ed.)
Col. (Temp) F.A. - FA (L.F.)
108. W. H. Wilterdink (Will)
Capt. Sup. Corps., U.S.N.
109. J. W. Worthington
Col. Temp Vet. Corps.
110. A. C. Young (Brigham)
Col (Temp) 51st Div
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Lt. Cols. (Included herein)
H. W. Glattly, M.C.
E. T. Halstead, A. G.
J. V. Pugh, A. D. C.
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Majors.
106. 111. B. R. Brown (Bob)
Maj. CAC. - A.D.C. (Temp)
107. 112. T. Dooley (Tom)
Maj (Temp) Cav., A.D.C.
108. 113. D. Sherry (Dean)
Maj (Temp) Hq. 71st Div. (Jap. Prison Officer)
109.
110.
111.
112.
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39.
Arrivals at Tarlac C.C. on July 11, 1942
via Bilibid from various locations in P.I.
1. Col. Atkinson, E.C. (Temp)
2. Col. Bunker P.D. (Died)
3. Col. Cooper (M.C.), W.E. (Temp)
4. Col. Dumas, (Hugh), A.H. (Temp)
5. Col. Meilentz (CE), L.F. (Temp)
6. Col. Menzie (A.C.), J.T. (Temp)
7. Col. Stickney (CE), H.
8. Col. Lynch (J.A.G), T.A. (Temp)
9. Col. Royster (JAG) Rawitzer, F.E. (Temp)
10. Col. Wood, S. (Temp)
11. Col. Brezina (Q.M.), F. (Temp) (Died)
12. Ausmus, D. (Temp)
13. Crews, L.R. (Temp)
14. Hirsch, G.W. (Temp)
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American officers who arrived for imprisonment with other Generals & Colons of American, British & Dutch arrives, at Karenko, Taiwan (Formosa) on Sept. 28, 1942. (First of us arrived at Karenko on Aug. 17, 1942).
Maj. Gen. W. F. Sharp, C.G. Visayan-Mindanao Force
Brig Gen B. G. Chynoweth, C.G. Visayan Force
Brig Gen J. P. Vachon, C.G. 101st Divs (P.A.)
Brig Gen C. H. Seale, A.G. USAFFE (was enroute to Australia & U.S.)
Col. N. Boudrean, C.O. FA Frank
Col. W. H. Braddock, Surg. V.M. Force
Col. B. H. Chastain, C.O. Augusan Sect. Mind.
Col. A. J. Christie, C.O. Panay
Col. J. D. Cook, C.O. Adr. QM Depot.
Col. P. M. Cornell, C.O. Samar-Leyte
Col. M. S. Creusere, QM V-M-Force
Col. W. E. Dalton, C.O. Force Res. V-M.
Col. W. A. Enos, F.O. V-M-Force
Col. H. N. Frizzell, C.O. C. of C., V-M-Fo.
Col. Gillespie, C.O. Hosp.#2, Bataan
Col. Roger Hillsman, C.O. Negros.
Col. W. D. Killen, C. of S. 102nd Div. Mind.
Col. C. R. McClennon, QM, Panay
Col. A. M. Mixon, Dept. C. of S. V-M Force
Col. W. P. Morse, C.O. 102nd Div. Mind.
Col. D. W. Rutherford. Engr. Corrigador
Col. Irwin Scudder, C. of S. V-Force
Col. J. W. Thompson, C. of S. V-M. Force
Col. A. T. Wilson, C.O. Zamboango Sector.
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41.
Arrival in the Philippines on the
President Coolidge
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 20, 1941.
(Partial list)
Brig Gen. Lough
Cols (Temp) Vachon
Cols (Temp) Chynowith
Cols (Temp) Steel, C.L.
Lt. Cols Atkinson
Lt. Cols Berry, K.L.
Lt. Cols Boatwright
Lt. Cols Chastain
Lt. Cols Christie
Lt. Cols Compton, I.
Lt. Cols Corkill, W.E.
Lt. Cols Frizzell
Lt. Cols Fry
Lt. Cols Hardee, D
Lt. Cols Hilton, D.B.
Lt. Cols Hilton, R.C.
Lt. Cols Hudson, L
Lt. Cols Johnson, E.H.
Lt. Cols Keltner
Lt. Cols Manees
Lt. Cols Marshall, F.
Lt. Cols McDonald
Lt. Cols Meade
Lt. Cols Morse
Lt. Cols Murphy, DP.
Lt. Cols O'Day, RM.
Lt. Cols Perry
Lt. Cols Scudder
(Major) Smythe
Lt. Col. Stewart
Lt. Col. Swanton
Lt. Col. Vanderbardem (Medical)
Lt. Col. Weatherby
Lt. Col. Woppenstein
Lt. Col. Young, A.C.
Lt. Col. Babcock, D.
Lt. Col. Brokaw, F.
Lt. Col. Bonner, S.B.
Lt. Col. Dumas, H.
Lt. Col. Smith, Ross
Lt. Col. Boulware, M
Lt. Col. Mitchell
Lt. Col. Killian
Lt. Col. Cornell
Lt. Col. Sullivan J.A.
Lt. Col. Creusere, ME
Lt. Col. Shreve, A.
(over)
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(cont'd from page 39)
Lt. Col. Mixon, A.M.
Lt. Col. Phipps,
Lt. Col. Wilson,
1/14/43. Karenko, Taiwan (Formosa).
'Twas a sad group of officers who sailed from 'Frisco on Nov. 1, 1941. Besides being separated from our families for a period of possibly two years, we anticipated our predicament - as being blocaded [sic] - in case of war. War possibilities at this time was very great. We felt that we had been selected for possible sacrifice in case oof such a war. In any case, our future was uncertain. Developments since that date have bourne out our worst expectations and apprehensions.
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Arrived in the Philippines on the "Scott" on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 20, 1941.
(Partial list)
Brig. Gen. Weaver
Col. O'Connor, E
Lt Col. Hillsman, Roger
Lt. Col. Hughes,
In Memorium
Killed in action on Bataan. (Partial List)
Stewart
Brokaw
Woppenstein
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[See chart on original document.]
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[See chart on original document.]
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[See chart on original document.]
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Philippine Islands - 1941-42
Col (Temp) Roy C Hilton (Inf) (G.S.C.)
1 - Orders - 10/12/41
2 - By rail - Charleston to San Francisco - 10/26-10/30/41.
3 - Voyage on the President Coolidge 11/1/41-11/20/41
4 - At Ft McKinley 11/20/41-12/14/41
5 - Staff Duty - G-2 - H.P.D. (act'g) 12/14/41-1/3/42.
Staff Duty Asst G-4, USAFFE 1/4/42-2/13/42
Staff Duty G-4, Luzon Force 2/14/42-4/8/42.
6 - Manilla & USAFFE - Prior to war -
Manilla & USAFFE - After outbreak of war -
Manilla & USAFFE During evacuation to Ft. Mills 12/24/41.
6. Fort Mills - Malinta Terminal - Corrigedor
Tunnel Hospital - sick 12/26/41-1/4/42 & 1/10/42-1/14/42.
7. Landing of Japanese Forces 12/11/41-
Advance of Japanese Forces 12/19(?)/41 - 1/6/42 (Bataan)
(over)
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8. 1/6/42-1/25/42 Nipponese attacks - air & ground.
1/26/42 - Withdrawal of Amer. forces - 12 miles to Reserve Line in Bataan.
9. 1/30/42-3/3/42 - attacks & penetrations & rear beach landings of Nipponese forces on Bataan. Counter attacks - successful - by Amer. & P.I. forces.
10. Amer. forces on 1/2 ration since 1/6/42 - food & fuel shortage; on about 1/3 ration from 3/15 (approx.). Malaria causing casualties (sickness) up to 44% of some units; dysentery. Excessive weakening of Amer & P.I. forces from sickness & food shortage. No medicines - hospitals & aid stations over-filled.
11. Final attack - ground, artillery & air - by Nipponese started on 4/3/42 - after demanding by aerial leaflets the surrender of Bataan - about 3/21/42.
12. 4/2-4/6 - breakthrough & advances of Nip. forces
4/8/42. Route & confusion of Amer. & P.I. forces in Bataan; decision to surrender.
13. 4/9/42. Surrender.
14. 4/10-5/6/42 Attack - art. & air on Corregidor. 5/5 landing on Corregidor. 5/6/42 surrender of Corregidor.
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P. I. 1941-42 (cont'd)
15 The Philippine Army
The American Forces
The Navy
16. Bataan 1/6/42-4/8/42
17. The Surrender.
18- Movement to concentration Camps-
19- O'Donnel 4/11/42-5/10/42.
20- Tarlac Prison Camp 5/10/42-8/11/42
Arrival of Corrigedor officers
22- Shira Kawa Concentration Camp June 8, 1943-
21- Kerenko (Taiwan) Concentration Camp 8/17/42-6/7/43
23. The Relief (?)
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Attack on Corrigedor
(Night of May 5-6, 1942)
[See drawing on original document.]
1- Intensive shelling from fall of Bataan - and bombing - from Bataan and Cavite, increasing from May 1-5th.
2 - Landing on night of 5-6 of May at North Point and Artillery Point - and attemp [sic] at landing at North Dock, by about 3000-4000 Nips, supported by artillery fire and accompanied by tanks. Landings successful at North and Art. Pts - starting about midnight. Amer. defensive counterattacks on Art. Pt & N. Pt. Caught & stopped by art. fire from Bataan & Nip attack reached Malinta Tunnel - surrender, about 14000 Nip ready to reinforce initial landings -
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Prisoners of War
(Andersonville, Ga., during Civil War: see Trial of Capt. Wirtz - Library).
Deaths alleged to be about 33 1/3% per month:
Congestion in concentration camp disgraceful:
Deaths exceeded those of following battles: (?)
Antietam, Shiloh, 2nd Manassas, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg (Federal casualties - Federal prisoners)
Human Conditions. (See also Camp O'D_).
Totally exhausted - dehydrated - half starved - utterly demoralized - sick and dying - half famished - dirty and unshaven - robbed of clothing, equipment, bedding, glasses (eye), false teeth, shaving equipment and all articles except scanty clothing on persons. Foot sore and muscle sore - beaten and bruised.
Intimidated, humiliated - tortured - killed - disgraced and disgraceful appearing - miserable -
A ghastly sight of miserable human skeletons.
Without food, water or medicines.
A motley group of miserable, disheartened remanants of humanity.
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Karenko - of War Concentration Camp.
(see opposite page for diagram)
1. From 2/1/43: 496 prisoners - American, British, Dutch, and one Canadian - in barrack building (2-story).
45.25 sq. ft. per P.W. floor space, including passages (center)
1 - Nipponese Guard house
2 - P.W. special prison house
3. Nipponese tool house, etc.
4. P.W. tailor shop, etc.
5. Cattle kitchen shed
6,7,8 & 9. Cattle sheds & pens for pigs (20); goats (20); chickens (70); & rabbits.
10. P.W. Kitchen
11. PW Bath house.
12. Nipponese Guard Bks.
13. Nipponese Guard Bks.
14.
15. Steps leading up to 16
16. Nipponese Officers Ars.
17. P.W. Bks. approx. 225' x 47 1/2'.
10,688 x 2 (21,376 sq. ft.) - 3450 sq. ft. = 17926 sq. ft.
45.25 sq. ft. per P.W. floor space.
(Shira Kawa Compound: about 150-yds x 150-yds. - enclosed by 10' bamboo fences & bamboo chevaux de frieze. - 7. or 8. colonels to a room of about 20' x 20'. Low ground-
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Karenko, Taiwan, Prisoner of War Camp.
[See drawing on original document.]
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Nipponese Propaganda.
Army Wild Eagles:
Imperial Army
Invincible; Superior; Unconquerable; dauntless spirit; Final & desperate death hurling attacks (suicide) Bushida spirit; prefer death to surrender;
[illegible] - Attn - Bataan - Corrigedor
kindness - humanity - generosity.
Enemy: Timid: Cowardly: inefficient; barbaric; inhuman
Navy Wild Eagles:
Imperial Navy
Crash dived;
Peerless;
Spirits of Togo & Yamamoto;
Repeated accounts of Pearl Harbor - Solomon Islands - Singapore - Hong Kong - [illegible]
Army:
Intrepid - Invinceable [sic] - World's best jungle fighters.
Die fighting, Sacrifice life for country.
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Japanese Officers & N'C'O's.
Lt. Gen. Homma. (C.G. Philippine Forces)
Lt. Col. Ito, (O.I.C. Amer. Concentration Camps)
Lt. Col. Ugi, (Exec. to Amer. Concentration Camps)
Capt. Ochai, (Comdr. Tank Co.-Bataan)
Sgt. Takada (Senior N.C.O. Tarlac Camp)
Corp. Nishiyama Nuco (N.C.O. in charge Tarlac Camp)
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Karenko, Taiwan
Nipponese officers:
Camp Comdr. 8/17/42-3/17/43 - Capt. Immamura
Assts. (Boots) 8/17/42-3/17/43 - Lt. Nakashima
Assts. (Baggy Pants) 8/17/42-3/17/43 Lt. Wakasugi
Camp Comdr. after 3/22/43. Lt. Kojima
(6/16) Camp Comdr at P.W. Camp on S.W. Taiwan: Capt. Immamura.
1944 - Camp Comdr at P.W. Camp on S.W. Taiwan: 1st Lt. Keoke
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Clothing taken by me as a Prisoner of War.
After sharing my clothing and equipment with other American Officers who arrived at Camp O'Donnel, P.I. devoid of such things, I lived the first year as a Prisoner of War with the following clothing and equipment:
Clothing
1-Cap, overseas
2-Shirts, cotton, O.D.
2-Trousers, cotton, O.D.
4-Suits underwear, summer
2-Pair shoes
6-Pair socks
6-Handkerchiefs
2-Towels, bath
1-Towel, face
1-Raincoat
1-Belt, waist
Equipment.
1-Handbag, canvas, small
1-Musette bag, issue
1-Blanket, wool, OD
1-Sheet, large
1-Canteen, cup & cover
1-Belt pistol
1-Razor & shaving equip.
1-Hairbrush & comb
2-Tooth brushes
2-Cakes face soap
2-Boxes tooth powder {Dr. Lejons}
1-Mirror, small
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The following articles were purchased at Karenko, Taiwan: (Bedding and bed clothes were furnished: Mess equipment - bowls and chopsticks - were furnished by the Nipponese)
Clothing
1-Coat, fabric (blue)
1-Jumper, fabric (blue)
1-Sweater, cotton (grey)
1-Pair trousers, fabric (blue)
1-Shirt, linen (fabric) summer-small
1-Trousers, linen (fabric) summer-short
Equipment
3-Packages tooth powder
1-Cake soap, Laundry
Needles and thread
Shoestrings
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Nipponese (cont'd.).
Miso = soy bean paste
Nippon = Japan: Nipponese = Japanese
Squad Leader's Evening Report at Check Formation:
"Kyo Tsuke," 'Kachira Naka (Migi):' 'Naore.'
'Dai sam pan soin ni ju hachi mei
'Jiko san mei'
'Jiko ne san mei wa'
'Nyushitsu san mei'
'Gonzai Jin-in ni ju gomei'
'Banjo': 'Kachira naka (migi)': Naore': 'wakare"
(or) 'Sai Kerai' (Salute the Emperor)
Translation:
"Attention': 'Eyes (Right) (Left) Center': Front'.
No. 3 squad total 28 of us'
'Absent 3'
of the 3 absent, hospital 3 (of us, or of them)
'The balance 25 people'. 'Bango (=count off) etc.
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English Royalty
Furnished Brig Simpson, Karenko, Taiwan 3/22/43.
I. Order of Succession:
H.M., The King
The Princess Elizabeth > Prince of Wales.
The Princess Margaret Rose
Duke of Gloucester
Duke of Kent (deceased)
Princess Arthur of Connaught
Lady Maud Carnegie
Prince Olav of Norway
etc.
For further information of Peerage, Titles, etc., see Whittaker's Almanac - Library.
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Cont'd from page 71
II. The Peerage.
1. Princes of the Royal Blood: 4
His Royal Highness the Duke of {Gloucester, Kent, Windsor, Connaught, Strathearn
(Royal Dukes, hereditary)
2. Archbishops: (Life or term). 2
The Most Rev. His Grace the Lord Archbishop of - - -
3. Dukes (Hereditary): (a) (His Grace the Duke of - -) 26
(Duchess) (b) (My Lord Duke)
The senior Duke is Duke of Norfolk {Eldest son takes 2nd Title. Dukedom created in 1483} Other children addressed as Lord or Lady.
4. Marquesses: (Hereditary) 38
(Countess): (a) (The Most Hon. The Marquess of -);
(b) (My Lord Marquess). Eldest son takes 2nd Title; other children addressed as Lord or Lady.
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Cont'd from Page 73.
5. Earls: * (a) (The Rt. Hon. the Earl of -) (b) (My Lord) 200
(Countess) Eldest son takes 2nd title.
Other sons - The Hon John - -
Daughters - Lady - -
(* Hereditary)
6. Viscounts: (Hereditary) 114
(Viscountess)
(a) The Rt. Hon. the Viscount of -
(b) My Lord - All children styled
The Hon. Robert; The Hon. Mary, etc.
7. Bishops: (Life or term) 41
a. (The Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of -): b (My Lord).
8. Barons: Hereditary-528 (Life ?)-537.
(Baroness)
(The Rt. Hon. Lord -) (My Lord)
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English Money
1-Pound = about $4.80 (20 shillings).
1-Sovereign = one pound (coin - not used).
1-Guinea = one pound and one shilling (21 shillings).
used only by Doctors in their bills (1# + 5%)
10 Shillings (1/2 pound) = Lowest paper note
1 Crown = 1/4 pound, about $1.20 (coin-not used)
2 Shillings = about 1/10 pound, about $0.48
1 Shilling = 1/20 pound, about $0.24
6 (six) Pence = 1/40 pound, about $0.12
3 (three) Pence = 1/80 pound, about $0.06
1 (one) Pence = 1/240 pound, about $0.02
A "Bob" is a shilling ($0.24)
Metric System
1 grain (gr) = .6 gram (Gm)
15 grains (grs) = 1 gram (Gm)
1 ounze [sic] = 28.3 Gms = 28.3 CC's
1 pound = 453 Gms = 453 CC's
1 Teacup = 120 CC's (approx.)
1 Glass = 240 CC's (approx.)
1 Pint = 480 CC's (approx.)
1 Quart = 960 CC's (approx.)
1 Liter = 1000 CC's (=33.8 oz)
(Our food cups hold: Teacup, 300 CC's; Rice, 500 CC's; Soup, 750 CC's)
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Japanese
Japanese characters of three kinds:
The Kanji, several thousand ideographs (logograms) of Chinese origin (Picture symbols)
The Hira-Gana, 50 signs which correspond to the sound of syllables.
The Kata-Kana, 50 angular signs which correspond to the sound of syllables.
There is no article in Japanese.
Japanese language has no plural and singular in general, as "ringo hitotsu (one apple) and ringo mittsu (three apples). The plural may be expressed by adding domo, or tachi, but rarely and not necessary.
Questions are expressed by putting ka after the sentence, i.e. "Anata wa gakko ye yukimasu" (You are going to school), and, "Anata wa gakko ye yukimasu ka" (Are you going to school?
Generally "de sho" means future; desu, or
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"de aru" means present; and "atta" or "shita" means past.
The passive is formed by adding "reru" to the present and "rareta" to the past.
First = Dai-ichi
Second = Dai-ne
Third = Dai-san
Fourth = Dai-shi
Double = Ni-bai
Treble = Sam-bai
Quadruple = Shi-bai
For days of the month:
1st = Ichi-nichi
2nd = Ni-nichi
4th = Yokka (special)
10th = Toka (special)
One oclock = ichin-ji.
Five minutes past one = ichi-ji gofun sugi.
Half past one = ichi-ji han.
Twenty five minutes to two = Ni-ji Nijugofun mae.
Five minutes to two = Ni-ji gofun mae.
Mr. Castro = Castro san.
Mrs. Ramos = Ramos fujin.
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1941-1942
Hq. U.S.A.F.F.E.
& Hq. U.S.F.I.P.
C.G. - 1 MacArthur
2 Wainwright
C/S. Southerland
G-1 - Stivers
G-2 Willoughby
G-3 - Irwin
G-4 - Beebe
Ch. Art. Gen. E. P. King
Engr. off.
Hq. U.S.F.I.P.
Lt. Gen. Wainwright
C/S - B. Gen Beebe
G-1 - Col. Pelet
G-2 - Col Wood
G-3 - Col. Traywick (?)
G-4 - Col. Galbraith
Hq. Luzon Forces (Bataan)
C.G. 1 Wainwright, Lt. Gen.
2 E.P. King, Maj. Gen.
C/S Arnold Funk.
G-1, Floyd, Marshall
G-2 Holland
G-3, J.V. Collier
G-4, R.C. Hilton
Art. Off. E.C. Williams
Engr. Off. Stickney
Hq. Philippine Dept. (To 1/5/42)
C.G. Lt Gen MacArthur
C/S Col. McBride
G-1 - Floyd Marshall (Col)
G-2 - Col. Willoughby (Re. Hilton, asst.)
G-3 - Col. Monihan.
G-4 - Col. A.P. Brawner
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Philippine Troops.
Hq. USAFFE; Hq. Phil. Dept.; Navy Det.
Air Corps; _ Coast Art. Regts (4 Amer:)
Phillipine Div. (Scouts) (Including 31st Regt. (Amer.)
1st Div. (P.A.)
11th Div. (P.A.)
21st Div. (P.A.)
31st Div. (P.A.)
41st Div. (P.A.)
51st Div. (P.A.)
61st Div. (P.A.)
71st Div. (P.A.)
81st Div. (P.A.)
91st Div. (P.A.)
101st Div. (P.A.)
192nd Tank Bn.
194th Tank Bn. {108 Tanks (Amer.)
{1st Regular Regt: (PC) 2nd Reg. Regt (P.C.: 3rd & 4th Reg. Regts (P.C.)
2nd Reg. Division - Phil. constabulary. (Line above)}
1st Regiment (P.C.)
Prov. Air Corps. Reg't. (Amer)
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Northern Luzon Force
I Corps (Left-West)
C.G. Wainwright, Jones
C. of S. Maher
G-3. Nelson
1st Div. (Secundo)
71st Div. (Selleck)
91st Div. (Stephens)
Southern Luzon Force.
II Corps (Right-East)
C.G. Parker.
C. of S. - McDonald: Daugherty: Funk: Steel
G-3. Johnson
11th Div. (Brougher) (later joined I Corps.)
21st Div. (Capinpin)
31st Div. (Bleumel)
41st Div. (Lim)
51st Div. (Jones; )
Phil. Div. (less 3-Regt.)
Air Corps Prov. Regt (Doane)
Vasayian-Mindanao Force:
C.G. Sharp: 61st Div (P.A.)-Chynoweth: 101st Div (P.A.)-Vachor; 81st Div (P.A.)-Fort.
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[See map on original document.]
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American Maneuvers. (See Page 52)
Withdrawal to Bataan completed Jan. 6, 1942
Withdrawal to Bataan Reserve Line (Pilar-Bigac) 1/26/42.
Activity at
Silaum Point
Anyasan Point
Agloloma Point Bay
Quinanican Point
Longoshawayan Point (Moriveles)} Jan. 26-Feb. 7, 1942
Formation (Designation) Luzon Force - March 12, 1942
Gen. King took Com'd Luzon Force March 21, 1942.
Decision to surrender Bataan-afternoon 4/8/42
Surrender of Bataan - 6:00AM-8:00AM. 4/9/42.
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Japanese Scheme of Maneuver - Luzon.
1. Dec. 11-20 - Landing beach-head detachments at isolated and unprotected places: Vigan; Appari; Legaspi.
2. Extend and expand these beach-heads and prepare landing fields for air planes. Also prepare for extension of blockade from these points. These beach-heads also assisted later landings by flank action.
3. Japs. Landed at Manbon, Lingayam Gulf (South of S. Fern) on Dec. 21st & 22nd and started advancing at once. From S.F. they advanced east and then south. From Manbon they advanced N.W. (no material opposition at beaches)
4. Japs. attempted to outflank N.L. & S.L. Forces by advancing S.W. & N.E. S.L. forces withdrew into Bataan under cover of NL Force - then N.L. Force withdrew to west side of Bataan.
5. Balanga (Bataan) position occupied by Jan. 6, 1942. Japanese pressure against at once. Our I & II Corps did not connect in center. Japs. - about one regt. infiltrated through center gap to rear of II. (Right Corps). At same time Japs. infiltrated through I (West Corps) to rear of I Corps and astride the main west road. Jap. force in rear of II (East Corps) were driven out but those
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in rear of I (West) Corps could not be driven out. This Jap. infiltration and action - by some fighting in rear of our front line - took place between Jan. 16 and Jan. 26th. Our force withdrew to Reserve Line (Bigac-Pilar Road), completing on Jan. 26th (1/6/42.)
6. (a) Japs. slow in making contact with new (Reserve) line, (b) Japs made landings on several points on S.W. coast in rear of I Corps. (Agloloma Pt.; Sisiaian Pt; Bobo Pt.:, --). These landings were finally annihilated with total loss to Japs (about one Reg't.). (c) Japs. attempted infiltrations through both corps without success.
(d) on Apr. 3, '42, a reinforced Jap. force made a strong attack against the left of the II (East) Corps preceded by very heavy artillery and Inf. [illegible] fire. The break through was successful, and our Phil. Divs. began to disintegrate and to disappear. As the Jap. force advanced and our remaining II Corps [illegible] were out flanked & attacked from the rear, the retreat became a route. Our troops were on 1/2 (or less) ration since 1/6/42. Very weak. Sickness (malaria & dysentery) casualties in our troops ran from 20% to 44% in units. (Surrender decided on 4/8 & made on 4/9/42)
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[Back cover.]
Bureau of Education
Student's
Note Book #2.
Name Roy C. Hilton, Col. (Inf) (Temp), G.S.C.
Laurens, S.C. - U.S.A.
School Tarlac Concentration Camp,
Grade or Year 1942
Town Tarlac, P.I. Province Tarlac.
Krenko, Taiwan, 8/17/42-6/7/43
S.W. Taiwan 6/8/43-
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[Inside cover.]
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1
Tarlac Concentration Camp.
Tarlac, P.I. 1942 - May 10-August 10, 1942.
Personnel - Notes.
July 4, 1942 -
America.
God bless America, land that I love:
Stand beside her and guide her
With a light Through the night with a light from above.
From the mountain to the prairie
To the ocean white with foam,
God bless America my home sweet home
God bless America, my Home sweet Home.
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3.
Generals.
1. J. M. Wainwright (Skinny)
Lieut. Gen., (Temp) U.S.A., Comdg. U.S.F.I.P.
2. E. P. King (Ed.)
Maj Gen. USA (Temp). Comdg Luzon Forces.
3. G. F. Moore, (George)
Maj. Gen. (Temp) U.S.A., C.G. Harbor Defenses. Ft. Mills
4. G. M. Parker (George)
Maj. Gen. (Temp). U.S.A., C.G. II Corps (L.F.)
5. A. M. Jones, (Hones)
Maj. Gen (Temp) U.S.A., C.G. I Corps, (L.F.)
6. M. S. Lough (Max)
Brig Gen. U.S.A., C.G. Phil. Div.
7. A. C. McBride, (Mack)
Brig Gen. U.S.A. (Temp). C.G. Serv. Comd. (L.F.)
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5.
8. C. Bluemel, (Blumkic)
Brig. Gen (Temp)
9. J. R. M. Weaver, (Jim)
Brig Gen. U.S.A., C.G. Tank Brig (L.F.)
10. W. E. Brongher
Brig. Gen. USA. (Temp)
11. Chas. Drake (Charlie)
Brig. Gen. U.S.A. (Temp) Q.M. U.S.F.I.P.
12. L. R. Stevens (Steve)
Brig Gen. (Temp). C.G. 51st Div. (L.F.)
13. C. A. Pierce (Mighty)
Brig Gen. U.S.A. (Temp) C.G. 71st Div (L.F.)
14. A. J. Funk (Arnold)
Brig Gen. U.S.A. (Temp) C. of S. (L.F.)
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7.
15. L. C. Beebe, (Lew)
Brig. Gen. U.S.A. (Temp). C. of S. (U.S.F.I.P.) G-4, USAFFE
Colonels
16. Edwin E. Aldridge
Col. Inf. (Temp) C/S. 51st Div.
17. W. N. Amis (Pinkie)
Col. Air Corps. (Temp)
18. A. Balsam (Al.)
Col. Q.M. I Corps (L.F.) (Temp)
19. E. F. Barry (Ed.) (Died)
Col. Ord. (Temp)
20. G. M. Bell, (Gil)
Col. I.G.D. (Temp)
21. K. L. Berry (K. L.)
Col. (Temp) C.O. 1st Reg. Div (P.A.)
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9.
22. J. Boatwright (John)
Col. 53rd Inf (P.A.) (Temp)
23. R. Bonham (Roscoe)
Col. Engr. (Temp)
24. L. J. Bowler (Lewis) Adj. H.D.
Col. C.A.C.
25. W. E. Braly (Bill)
Col. C.A.C. (Temp) G-3, H-D.
26. P. A. Brawner (P.A.)
Col. (Inf) G.S.C., G-4, Serv. Comd. (LF) (Temp)
27. H. C. Browne (Brownie)
Col (Inf) G.S.C. C/S. Phil. Div.
28. J. Callahan (Pat)
Col. Inf. (Army of U.S:) (Temp)
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29. A. Campbell (Alex)
Col. C.A.C., Ch. Aircraft Warning Serv. (Temp)
30. J. D. Carter (Nick)
Col. Inf (Temp) Army of US.
31. T. M. Chase (Ted)
Col. 60th C.A.C. (Temp)
32. L. S. Churchill (Larry)
Col. (FEAF) A.C.
33. J. V. Collier, (Vick)
Col. (Inf) GSC (Temp), G-3, (L.F.)
34. V. N. Cordero (El. Cap)
Col Inf. (Temp) 52nd & 72nd Div, P.A.
35. W. E. Corkill (Ed.)
Col. (Temp). FA Art. Sec (L.F)
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36. J. T. Cottrell (Joe)
Col. C.A.C. C of S (Exec.), H.D.
37. D. Curtiss (Don)
Col. 4th Marines.
38. L. R. Dougherty (Louie)
Col. F.A.
39. R. G. Davis, (Bob)
Capt (M.C.) U.S.N.
40. O. DeCarre (Octave)
Col (Temp) 92nd C.A.C.
41. Irwin E. Doane (I.E.)
Col. Inf. (Temp).
42. E. C. Elmer (Ches)
Col. (Temp) H.D. Q.M.C.
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15.
43. M. V. Fortier (Bob)
Col (Temp) 31st Inf. (Instr-41st Div) "14-Holer"
44. V. D. Foster (Val)
Col (Temp) 59th C.A.C.
45. P. P. Fry (Phil.)
Col. Inf. (Temp) 57th Inf.
46. N. F. Galbraith (Nick)
Col G.S.C. - G-4, (U.S.F.I.P.)
47. A. Garfinkle (Abe)
Col. (Temp) C.G. II. Corps (L.F.)
48. H. W. Glattly (Harold)
Lt. Col. M.C. - surgeon, (L.F.)
49. E. T. Halstead (Hal.)
Lt Col. (Temp) A.G. (L.F.)
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50. S. A. Hamilton (Ham)
Col. (Temp), C.W.S.
51. D. B. Hilton (Don)
Col Inf (Temp) 45th Inf (P.S.)
52. Roy C. Hilton (Roy)
Col Inf (Temp) G.S.C., G-4 (L.F.)
53. K. M. Hoeffel (Ken)
Capt. U.S.N.
54. R. J. Hoffman (Bob) (Jap. Interpreter)
Col G.S.C. (Temp) Phil. Div.
55. S. L. Howard (Sam)
Col. U.S. Marine Corps.
56. J. C. Hughes (Jim)
Col (Temp) 11th F.A.
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57. A. R. Ives, (Russell)
Col (Temp) F.A.
58. S. L. James, (Skipper)
Col. S.C.
59. E. H. Johnson, (Ed)
Col (Temp) 32nd Inf (P.A.)
60. E. H. Keltner (Ed)
Col (Temp) 91st Div.
61. J. P. Kohn (Joe)
Col. (Temp) 91st C.A.C.
62. L. T. Lathrop (L.T.)
Col (Temp) 3rd Inf. (P.A.)
63. N. R. Langhinghouse (Langhy)
Col. (Temp) A.C.
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64. Chas. S. Lawrence (Charles)
Col (Temp) Q.M.C. - Q.M. (L.F)
65. K. E. Lowman (Ken)
M.C., USN - Capt. (Orangeburg, S.C.)
66. E. Lilly, Jr (Ted)
Col (Temp) 57th Inf.
67. W. F. Maher (Bill)
Col. (Temp) G.S.C., G-3, I Corps (L.F.)
68. R. C. Mallonee (Dick)
Col (Temp) 21st F.A.
69. J. R. Manees, (Jimmie)
Col (Temp) G.S.D.
70. F. Marshall (Floyd)
Col (Temp) A.G., (L.F.)
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71. G. H. McCafferty (Mack)
Col. (Temp) 22nd Inf.
72. S.C. MacDonald (Mack)
Col Temp 91st. Div.
73. W. A. Meade (Wallace)
Col (Temp) 23rd Inf.
74. J. Monihan (Jim)
Col. G.S.C., G-3, Serv. Com'd.
75. A. P. Moore (Dirty)
Col (Temp) F.A.
76. D. P. Murphy (Murph.)
Col. (Temp) 1st Inf (P.A.)
77. F. Nelsom (Frank)
C/S. I Corps Col. (Temp)
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78. E. O'Connor (Edwin)
Col. Cav. 1st Reg. Div. (P.A.)
79. R. M. O'Day (Ray)
Col. Temp. 21st Div.
80. H. M. Peck (Harry)
Col (Temp) 515th CAC (A.A.)
81. A. W. Penrose (Pen.)
Col. G.S.C. Phil Div - G-3
82. N. C. Pilet, (Neuni)
Col. (Temp) G-1, U.S.F.I.P.
83. J. V. Pugh (Jonnie)
Lt. Col (Temp) ADC (Gen. Wainwright)
84. M. Quesenbury (Marsh.)
Col. G.S.C. G-4, Phil Div. (S-S-IV.)
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85. M.A. Quinn, (Mike)
Col (Temp) Q.M.C.
86. A. S. Quintard, (Alex)
Col (Temp) 301st F.A.
87. H. C. Richards (Harrison)
Col. A.C. - "Prize Eater"
88. L. J. Roberts (Lyle)
Capt., M.C., U.S.N.
89. J. H. Rodman, (Red)
Col (Temp) 92nd Div.
90. R. Rogers (Dick)
Col. Q.M.C.
91. C. G. Sage (Gurdon)
Col (Temp) C.A.C. (N.G.)
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92. C. A. Selleck (Pappy)
Col FA - 71st Div.
93. H. A. Skerry (Harry)
Col (Temp) Engr. I. Corps.
94. T. J. Sledge (Ted)
Col. Inf (Temp)
95. J. A. Stansell (Josh)
Col. (Temp) S.C. (Elko, S.C.)
96. C. L. Steel (Charlie)
Col. (Temp) C/S. II Corps.
97. A. L. Stowell, (Al.)
Col. (Temp) S.C. II Corps.
98. D. Swanton (Donovan)
Col (Temp), Inf
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99. T. T. Teague (Tiger)
Col. (Temp) S.C.
100. G. R. Townsend (Glen)
Col (Temp) 11th Inf.
101. J. Traywick (Jess)
Col (Temp) G-3, U.S.F.I.P.
102. J. Uhrig (Jake)
Col (Temp) 22nd Inf., (P.A.)
103. J. R. Vance (Jack)
Col (Temp) F. D.
104. L. C. Vance (Lee)
Col (Temp) 26th Cav.
105. F. A. Ward (Freddie)
Col (Temp) Q.M.C.
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106. L. A. Weatherby (Loren)
Col. (Temp) 41st Div
107. E. C. Williams (Ed.)
Col. (Temp) F.A. - FA (L.F.)
108. W. H. Wilterdink (Will)
Capt. Sup. Corps., U.S.N.
109. J. W. Worthington
Col. Temp Vet. Corps.
110. A. C. Young (Brigham)
Col (Temp) 51st Div
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Lt. Cols. (Included herein)
H. W. Glattly, M.C.
E. T. Halstead, A. G.
J. V. Pugh, A. D. C.
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Majors.
106. 111. B. R. Brown (Bob)
Maj. CAC. - A.D.C. (Temp)
107. 112. T. Dooley (Tom)
Maj (Temp) Cav., A.D.C.
108. 113. D. Sherry (Dean)
Maj (Temp) Hq. 71st Div. (Jap. Prison Officer)
109.
110.
111.
112.
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39.
Arrivals at Tarlac C.C. on July 11, 1942
via Bilibid from various locations in P.I.
1. Col. Atkinson, E.C. (Temp)
2. Col. Bunker P.D. (Died)
3. Col. Cooper (M.C.), W.E. (Temp)
4. Col. Dumas, (Hugh), A.H. (Temp)
5. Col. Meilentz (CE), L.F. (Temp)
6. Col. Menzie (A.C.), J.T. (Temp)
7. Col. Stickney (CE), H.
8. Col. Lynch (J.A.G), T.A. (Temp)
9. Col. Royster (JAG) Rawitzer, F.E. (Temp)
10. Col. Wood, S. (Temp)
11. Col. Brezina (Q.M.), F. (Temp) (Died)
12. Ausmus, D. (Temp)
13. Crews, L.R. (Temp)
14. Hirsch, G.W. (Temp)
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American officers who arrived for imprisonment with other Generals & Colons of American, British & Dutch arrives, at Karenko, Taiwan (Formosa) on Sept. 28, 1942. (First of us arrived at Karenko on Aug. 17, 1942).
Maj. Gen. W. F. Sharp, C.G. Visayan-Mindanao Force
Brig Gen B. G. Chynoweth, C.G. Visayan Force
Brig Gen J. P. Vachon, C.G. 101st Divs (P.A.)
Brig Gen C. H. Seale, A.G. USAFFE (was enroute to Australia & U.S.)
Col. N. Boudrean, C.O. FA Frank
Col. W. H. Braddock, Surg. V.M. Force
Col. B. H. Chastain, C.O. Augusan Sect. Mind.
Col. A. J. Christie, C.O. Panay
Col. J. D. Cook, C.O. Adr. QM Depot.
Col. P. M. Cornell, C.O. Samar-Leyte
Col. M. S. Creusere, QM V-M-Force
Col. W. E. Dalton, C.O. Force Res. V-M.
Col. W. A. Enos, F.O. V-M-Force
Col. H. N. Frizzell, C.O. C. of C., V-M-Fo.
Col. Gillespie, C.O. Hosp.#2, Bataan
Col. Roger Hillsman, C.O. Negros.
Col. W. D. Killen, C. of S. 102nd Div. Mind.
Col. C. R. McClennon, QM, Panay
Col. A. M. Mixon, Dept. C. of S. V-M Force
Col. W. P. Morse, C.O. 102nd Div. Mind.
Col. D. W. Rutherford. Engr. Corrigador
Col. Irwin Scudder, C. of S. V-Force
Col. J. W. Thompson, C. of S. V-M. Force
Col. A. T. Wilson, C.O. Zamboango Sector.
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41.
Arrival in the Philippines on the
President Coolidge
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 20, 1941.
(Partial list)
Brig Gen. Lough
Cols (Temp) Vachon
Cols (Temp) Chynowith
Cols (Temp) Steel, C.L.
Lt. Cols Atkinson
Lt. Cols Berry, K.L.
Lt. Cols Boatwright
Lt. Cols Chastain
Lt. Cols Christie
Lt. Cols Compton, I.
Lt. Cols Corkill, W.E.
Lt. Cols Frizzell
Lt. Cols Fry
Lt. Cols Hardee, D
Lt. Cols Hilton, D.B.
Lt. Cols Hilton, R.C.
Lt. Cols Hudson, L
Lt. Cols Johnson, E.H.
Lt. Cols Keltner
Lt. Cols Manees
Lt. Cols Marshall, F.
Lt. Cols McDonald
Lt. Cols Meade
Lt. Cols Morse
Lt. Cols Murphy, DP.
Lt. Cols O'Day, RM.
Lt. Cols Perry
Lt. Cols Scudder
(Major) Smythe
Lt. Col. Stewart
Lt. Col. Swanton
Lt. Col. Vanderbardem (Medical)
Lt. Col. Weatherby
Lt. Col. Woppenstein
Lt. Col. Young, A.C.
Lt. Col. Babcock, D.
Lt. Col. Brokaw, F.
Lt. Col. Bonner, S.B.
Lt. Col. Dumas, H.
Lt. Col. Smith, Ross
Lt. Col. Boulware, M
Lt. Col. Mitchell
Lt. Col. Killian
Lt. Col. Cornell
Lt. Col. Sullivan J.A.
Lt. Col. Creusere, ME
Lt. Col. Shreve, A.
(over)
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(cont'd from page 39)
Lt. Col. Mixon, A.M.
Lt. Col. Phipps,
Lt. Col. Wilson,
1/14/43. Karenko, Taiwan (Formosa).
'Twas a sad group of officers who sailed from 'Frisco on Nov. 1, 1941. Besides being separated from our families for a period of possibly two years, we anticipated our predicament - as being blocaded [sic] - in case of war. War possibilities at this time was very great. We felt that we had been selected for possible sacrifice in case oof such a war. In any case, our future was uncertain. Developments since that date have bourne out our worst expectations and apprehensions.
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43.
Arrived in the Philippines on the "Scott" on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 20, 1941.
(Partial list)
Brig. Gen. Weaver
Col. O'Connor, E
Lt Col. Hillsman, Roger
Lt. Col. Hughes,
In Memorium
Killed in action on Bataan. (Partial List)
Stewart
Brokaw
Woppenstein
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[See chart on original document.]
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[See chart on original document.]
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[See chart on original document.]
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Philippine Islands - 1941-42
Col (Temp) Roy C Hilton (Inf) (G.S.C.)
1 - Orders - 10/12/41
2 - By rail - Charleston to San Francisco - 10/26-10/30/41.
3 - Voyage on the President Coolidge 11/1/41-11/20/41
4 - At Ft McKinley 11/20/41-12/14/41
5 - Staff Duty - G-2 - H.P.D. (act'g) 12/14/41-1/3/42.
Staff Duty Asst G-4, USAFFE 1/4/42-2/13/42
Staff Duty G-4, Luzon Force 2/14/42-4/8/42.
6 - Manilla & USAFFE - Prior to war -
Manilla & USAFFE - After outbreak of war -
Manilla & USAFFE During evacuation to Ft. Mills 12/24/41.
6. Fort Mills - Malinta Terminal - Corrigedor
Tunnel Hospital - sick 12/26/41-1/4/42 & 1/10/42-1/14/42.
7. Landing of Japanese Forces 12/11/41-
Advance of Japanese Forces 12/19(?)/41 - 1/6/42 (Bataan)
(over)
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8. 1/6/42-1/25/42 Nipponese attacks - air & ground.
1/26/42 - Withdrawal of Amer. forces - 12 miles to Reserve Line in Bataan.
9. 1/30/42-3/3/42 - attacks & penetrations & rear beach landings of Nipponese forces on Bataan. Counter attacks - successful - by Amer. & P.I. forces.
10. Amer. forces on 1/2 ration since 1/6/42 - food & fuel shortage; on about 1/3 ration from 3/15 (approx.). Malaria causing casualties (sickness) up to 44% of some units; dysentery. Excessive weakening of Amer & P.I. forces from sickness & food shortage. No medicines - hospitals & aid stations over-filled.
11. Final attack - ground, artillery & air - by Nipponese started on 4/3/42 - after demanding by aerial leaflets the surrender of Bataan - about 3/21/42.
12. 4/2-4/6 - breakthrough & advances of Nip. forces
4/8/42. Route & confusion of Amer. & P.I. forces in Bataan; decision to surrender.
13. 4/9/42. Surrender.
14. 4/10-5/6/42 Attack - art. & air on Corregidor. 5/5 landing on Corregidor. 5/6/42 surrender of Corregidor.
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P. I. 1941-42 (cont'd)
15 The Philippine Army
The American Forces
The Navy
16. Bataan 1/6/42-4/8/42
17. The Surrender.
18- Movement to concentration Camps-
19- O'Donnel 4/11/42-5/10/42.
20- Tarlac Prison Camp 5/10/42-8/11/42
Arrival of Corrigedor officers
22- Shira Kawa Concentration Camp June 8, 1943-
21- Kerenko (Taiwan) Concentration Camp 8/17/42-6/7/43
23. The Relief (?)
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Attack on Corrigedor
(Night of May 5-6, 1942)
[See drawing on original document.]
1- Intensive shelling from fall of Bataan - and bombing - from Bataan and Cavite, increasing from May 1-5th.
2 - Landing on night of 5-6 of May at North Point and Artillery Point - and attemp [sic] at landing at North Dock, by about 3000-4000 Nips, supported by artillery fire and accompanied by tanks. Landings successful at North and Art. Pts - starting about midnight. Amer. defensive counterattacks on Art. Pt & N. Pt. Caught & stopped by art. fire from Bataan & Nip attack reached Malinta Tunnel - surrender, about 14000 Nip ready to reinforce initial landings -
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Prisoners of War
(Andersonville, Ga., during Civil War: see Trial of Capt. Wirtz - Library).
Deaths alleged to be about 33 1/3% per month:
Congestion in concentration camp disgraceful:
Deaths exceeded those of following battles: (?)
Antietam, Shiloh, 2nd Manassas, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg (Federal casualties - Federal prisoners)
Human Conditions. (See also Camp O'D_).
Totally exhausted - dehydrated - half starved - utterly demoralized - sick and dying - half famished - dirty and unshaven - robbed of clothing, equipment, bedding, glasses (eye), false teeth, shaving equipment and all articles except scanty clothing on persons. Foot sore and muscle sore - beaten and bruised.
Intimidated, humiliated - tortured - killed - disgraced and disgraceful appearing - miserable -
A ghastly sight of miserable human skeletons.
Without food, water or medicines.
A motley group of miserable, disheartened remanants of humanity.
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Karenko - of War Concentration Camp.
(see opposite page for diagram)
1. From 2/1/43: 496 prisoners - American, British, Dutch, and one Canadian - in barrack building (2-story).
45.25 sq. ft. per P.W. floor space, including passages (center)
1 - Nipponese Guard house
2 - P.W. special prison house
3. Nipponese tool house, etc.
4. P.W. tailor shop, etc.
5. Cattle kitchen shed
6,7,8 & 9. Cattle sheds & pens for pigs (20); goats (20); chickens (70); & rabbits.
10. P.W. Kitchen
11. PW Bath house.
12. Nipponese Guard Bks.
13. Nipponese Guard Bks.
14.
15. Steps leading up to 16
16. Nipponese Officers Ars.
17. P.W. Bks. approx. 225' x 47 1/2'.
10,688 x 2 (21,376 sq. ft.) - 3450 sq. ft. = 17926 sq. ft.
45.25 sq. ft. per P.W. floor space.
(Shira Kawa Compound: about 150-yds x 150-yds. - enclosed by 10' bamboo fences & bamboo chevaux de frieze. - 7. or 8. colonels to a room of about 20' x 20'. Low ground-
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Karenko, Taiwan, Prisoner of War Camp.
[See drawing on original document.]
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Nipponese Propaganda.
Army Wild Eagles:
Imperial Army
Invincible; Superior; Unconquerable; dauntless spirit; Final & desperate death hurling attacks (suicide) Bushida spirit; prefer death to surrender;
[illegible] - Attn - Bataan - Corrigedor
kindness - humanity - generosity.
Enemy: Timid: Cowardly: inefficient; barbaric; inhuman
Navy Wild Eagles:
Imperial Navy
Crash dived;
Peerless;
Spirits of Togo & Yamamoto;
Repeated accounts of Pearl Harbor - Solomon Islands - Singapore - Hong Kong - [illegible]
Army:
Intrepid - Invinceable [sic] - World's best jungle fighters.
Die fighting, Sacrifice life for country.
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Japanese Officers & N'C'O's.
Lt. Gen. Homma. (C.G. Philippine Forces)
Lt. Col. Ito, (O.I.C. Amer. Concentration Camps)
Lt. Col. Ugi, (Exec. to Amer. Concentration Camps)
Capt. Ochai, (Comdr. Tank Co.-Bataan)
Sgt. Takada (Senior N.C.O. Tarlac Camp)
Corp. Nishiyama Nuco (N.C.O. in charge Tarlac Camp)
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Karenko, Taiwan
Nipponese officers:
Camp Comdr. 8/17/42-3/17/43 - Capt. Immamura
Assts. (Boots) 8/17/42-3/17/43 - Lt. Nakashima
Assts. (Baggy Pants) 8/17/42-3/17/43 Lt. Wakasugi
Camp Comdr. after 3/22/43. Lt. Kojima
(6/16) Camp Comdr at P.W. Camp on S.W. Taiwan: Capt. Immamura.
1944 - Camp Comdr at P.W. Camp on S.W. Taiwan: 1st Lt. Keoke
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Clothing taken by me as a Prisoner of War.
After sharing my clothing and equipment with other American Officers who arrived at Camp O'Donnel, P.I. devoid of such things, I lived the first year as a Prisoner of War with the following clothing and equipment:
Clothing
1-Cap, overseas
2-Shirts, cotton, O.D.
2-Trousers, cotton, O.D.
4-Suits underwear, summer
2-Pair shoes
6-Pair socks
6-Handkerchiefs
2-Towels, bath
1-Towel, face
1-Raincoat
1-Belt, waist
Equipment.
1-Handbag, canvas, small
1-Musette bag, issue
1-Blanket, wool, OD
1-Sheet, large
1-Canteen, cup & cover
1-Belt pistol
1-Razor & shaving equip.
1-Hairbrush & comb
2-Tooth brushes
2-Cakes face soap
2-Boxes tooth powder {Dr. Lejons}
1-Mirror, small
(over)
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The following articles were purchased at Karenko, Taiwan: (Bedding and bed clothes were furnished: Mess equipment - bowls and chopsticks - were furnished by the Nipponese)
Clothing
1-Coat, fabric (blue)
1-Jumper, fabric (blue)
1-Sweater, cotton (grey)
1-Pair trousers, fabric (blue)
1-Shirt, linen (fabric) summer-small
1-Trousers, linen (fabric) summer-short
Equipment
3-Packages tooth powder
1-Cake soap, Laundry
Needles and thread
Shoestrings
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Nipponese (cont'd.).
Miso = soy bean paste
Nippon = Japan: Nipponese = Japanese
Squad Leader's Evening Report at Check Formation:
"Kyo Tsuke," 'Kachira Naka (Migi):' 'Naore.'
'Dai sam pan soin ni ju hachi mei
'Jiko san mei'
'Jiko ne san mei wa'
'Nyushitsu san mei'
'Gonzai Jin-in ni ju gomei'
'Banjo': 'Kachira naka (migi)': Naore': 'wakare"
(or) 'Sai Kerai' (Salute the Emperor)
Translation:
"Attention': 'Eyes (Right) (Left) Center': Front'.
No. 3 squad total 28 of us'
'Absent 3'
of the 3 absent, hospital 3 (of us, or of them)
'The balance 25 people'. 'Bango (=count off) etc.
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English Royalty
Furnished Brig Simpson, Karenko, Taiwan 3/22/43.
I. Order of Succession:
H.M., The King
The Princess Elizabeth > Prince of Wales.
The Princess Margaret Rose
Duke of Gloucester
Duke of Kent (deceased)
Princess Arthur of Connaught
Lady Maud Carnegie
Prince Olav of Norway
etc.
For further information of Peerage, Titles, etc., see Whittaker's Almanac - Library.
(over)
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Cont'd from page 71
II. The Peerage.
1. Princes of the Royal Blood: 4
His Royal Highness the Duke of {Gloucester, Kent, Windsor, Connaught, Strathearn
(Royal Dukes, hereditary)
2. Archbishops: (Life or term). 2
The Most Rev. His Grace the Lord Archbishop of - - -
3. Dukes (Hereditary): (a) (His Grace the Duke of - -) 26
(Duchess) (b) (My Lord Duke)
The senior Duke is Duke of Norfolk {Eldest son takes 2nd Title. Dukedom created in 1483} Other children addressed as Lord or Lady.
4. Marquesses: (Hereditary) 38
(Countess): (a) (The Most Hon. The Marquess of -);
(b) (My Lord Marquess). Eldest son takes 2nd Title; other children addressed as Lord or Lady.
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Cont'd from Page 73.
5. Earls: * (a) (The Rt. Hon. the Earl of -) (b) (My Lord) 200
(Countess) Eldest son takes 2nd title.
Other sons - The Hon John - -
Daughters - Lady - -
(* Hereditary)
6. Viscounts: (Hereditary) 114
(Viscountess)
(a) The Rt. Hon. the Viscount of -
(b) My Lord - All children styled
The Hon. Robert; The Hon. Mary, etc.
7. Bishops: (Life or term) 41
a. (The Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of -): b (My Lord).
8. Barons: Hereditary-528 (Life ?)-537.
(Baroness)
(The Rt. Hon. Lord -) (My Lord)
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English Money
1-Pound = about $4.80 (20 shillings).
1-Sovereign = one pound (coin - not used).
1-Guinea = one pound and one shilling (21 shillings).
used only by Doctors in their bills (1# + 5%)
10 Shillings (1/2 pound) = Lowest paper note
1 Crown = 1/4 pound, about $1.20 (coin-not used)
2 Shillings = about 1/10 pound, about $0.48
1 Shilling = 1/20 pound, about $0.24
6 (six) Pence = 1/40 pound, about $0.12
3 (three) Pence = 1/80 pound, about $0.06
1 (one) Pence = 1/240 pound, about $0.02
A "Bob" is a shilling ($0.24)
Metric System
1 grain (gr) = .6 gram (Gm)
15 grains (grs) = 1 gram (Gm)
1 ounze [sic] = 28.3 Gms = 28.3 CC's
1 pound = 453 Gms = 453 CC's
1 Teacup = 120 CC's (approx.)
1 Glass = 240 CC's (approx.)
1 Pint = 480 CC's (approx.)
1 Quart = 960 CC's (approx.)
1 Liter = 1000 CC's (=33.8 oz)
(Our food cups hold: Teacup, 300 CC's; Rice, 500 CC's; Soup, 750 CC's)
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Japanese
Japanese characters of three kinds:
The Kanji, several thousand ideographs (logograms) of Chinese origin (Picture symbols)
The Hira-Gana, 50 signs which correspond to the sound of syllables.
The Kata-Kana, 50 angular signs which correspond to the sound of syllables.
There is no article in Japanese.
Japanese language has no plural and singular in general, as "ringo hitotsu (one apple) and ringo mittsu (three apples). The plural may be expressed by adding domo, or tachi, but rarely and not necessary.
Questions are expressed by putting ka after the sentence, i.e. "Anata wa gakko ye yukimasu" (You are going to school), and, "Anata wa gakko ye yukimasu ka" (Are you going to school?
Generally "de sho" means future; desu, or
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"de aru" means present; and "atta" or "shita" means past.
The passive is formed by adding "reru" to the present and "rareta" to the past.
First = Dai-ichi
Second = Dai-ne
Third = Dai-san
Fourth = Dai-shi
Double = Ni-bai
Treble = Sam-bai
Quadruple = Shi-bai
For days of the month:
1st = Ichi-nichi
2nd = Ni-nichi
4th = Yokka (special)
10th = Toka (special)
One oclock = ichin-ji.
Five minutes past one = ichi-ji gofun sugi.
Half past one = ichi-ji han.
Twenty five minutes to two = Ni-ji Nijugofun mae.
Five minutes to two = Ni-ji gofun mae.
Mr. Castro = Castro san.
Mrs. Ramos = Ramos fujin.
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1941-1942
Hq. U.S.A.F.F.E.
& Hq. U.S.F.I.P.
C.G. - 1 MacArthur
2 Wainwright
C/S. Southerland
G-1 - Stivers
G-2 Willoughby
G-3 - Irwin
G-4 - Beebe
Ch. Art. Gen. E. P. King
Engr. off.
Hq. U.S.F.I.P.
Lt. Gen. Wainwright
C/S - B. Gen Beebe
G-1 - Col. Pelet
G-2 - Col Wood
G-3 - Col. Traywick (?)
G-4 - Col. Galbraith
Hq. Luzon Forces (Bataan)
C.G. 1 Wainwright, Lt. Gen.
2 E.P. King, Maj. Gen.
C/S Arnold Funk.
G-1, Floyd, Marshall
G-2 Holland
G-3, J.V. Collier
G-4, R.C. Hilton
Art. Off. E.C. Williams
Engr. Off. Stickney
Hq. Philippine Dept. (To 1/5/42)
C.G. Lt Gen MacArthur
C/S Col. McBride
G-1 - Floyd Marshall (Col)
G-2 - Col. Willoughby (Re. Hilton, asst.)
G-3 - Col. Monihan.
G-4 - Col. A.P. Brawner
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Philippine Troops.
Hq. USAFFE; Hq. Phil. Dept.; Navy Det.
Air Corps; _ Coast Art. Regts (4 Amer:)
Phillipine Div. (Scouts) (Including 31st Regt. (Amer.)
1st Div. (P.A.)
11th Div. (P.A.)
21st Div. (P.A.)
31st Div. (P.A.)
41st Div. (P.A.)
51st Div. (P.A.)
61st Div. (P.A.)
71st Div. (P.A.)
81st Div. (P.A.)
91st Div. (P.A.)
101st Div. (P.A.)
192nd Tank Bn.
194th Tank Bn. {108 Tanks (Amer.)
{1st Regular Regt: (PC) 2nd Reg. Regt (P.C.: 3rd & 4th Reg. Regts (P.C.)
2nd Reg. Division - Phil. constabulary. (Line above)}
1st Regiment (P.C.)
Prov. Air Corps. Reg't. (Amer)
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Northern Luzon Force
I Corps (Left-West)
C.G. Wainwright, Jones
C. of S. Maher
G-3. Nelson
1st Div. (Secundo)
71st Div. (Selleck)
91st Div. (Stephens)
Southern Luzon Force.
II Corps (Right-East)
C.G. Parker.
C. of S. - McDonald: Daugherty: Funk: Steel
G-3. Johnson
11th Div. (Brougher) (later joined I Corps.)
21st Div. (Capinpin)
31st Div. (Bleumel)
41st Div. (Lim)
51st Div. (Jones; )
Phil. Div. (less 3-Regt.)
Air Corps Prov. Regt (Doane)
Vasayian-Mindanao Force:
C.G. Sharp: 61st Div (P.A.)-Chynoweth: 101st Div (P.A.)-Vachor; 81st Div (P.A.)-Fort.
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[See map on original document.]
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American Maneuvers. (See Page 52)
Withdrawal to Bataan completed Jan. 6, 1942
Withdrawal to Bataan Reserve Line (Pilar-Bigac) 1/26/42.
Activity at
Silaum Point
Anyasan Point
Agloloma Point Bay
Quinanican Point
Longoshawayan Point (Moriveles)} Jan. 26-Feb. 7, 1942
Formation (Designation) Luzon Force - March 12, 1942
Gen. King took Com'd Luzon Force March 21, 1942.
Decision to surrender Bataan-afternoon 4/8/42
Surrender of Bataan - 6:00AM-8:00AM. 4/9/42.
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Japanese Scheme of Maneuver - Luzon.
1. Dec. 11-20 - Landing beach-head detachments at isolated and unprotected places: Vigan; Appari; Legaspi.
2. Extend and expand these beach-heads and prepare landing fields for air planes. Also prepare for extension of blockade from these points. These beach-heads also assisted later landings by flank action.
3. Japs. Landed at Manbon, Lingayam Gulf (South of S. Fern) on Dec. 21st & 22nd and started advancing at once. From S.F. they advanced east and then south. From Manbon they advanced N.W. (no material opposition at beaches)
4. Japs. attempted to outflank N.L. & S.L. Forces by advancing S.W. & N.E. S.L. forces withdrew into Bataan under cover of NL Force - then N.L. Force withdrew to west side of Bataan.
5. Balanga (Bataan) position occupied by Jan. 6, 1942. Japanese pressure against at once. Our I & II Corps did not connect in center. Japs. - about one regt. infiltrated through center gap to rear of II. (Right Corps). At same time Japs. infiltrated through I (West Corps) to rear of I Corps and astride the main west road. Jap. force in rear of II (East Corps) were driven out but those
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in rear of I (West) Corps could not be driven out. This Jap. infiltration and action - by some fighting in rear of our front line - took place between Jan. 16 and Jan. 26th. Our force withdrew to Reserve Line (Bigac-Pilar Road), completing on Jan. 26th (1/6/42.)
6. (a) Japs. slow in making contact with new (Reserve) line, (b) Japs made landings on several points on S.W. coast in rear of I Corps. (Agloloma Pt.; Sisiaian Pt; Bobo Pt.:, --). These landings were finally annihilated with total loss to Japs (about one Reg't.). (c) Japs. attempted infiltrations through both corps without success.
(d) on Apr. 3, '42, a reinforced Jap. force made a strong attack against the left of the II (East) Corps preceded by very heavy artillery and Inf. [illegible] fire. The break through was successful, and our Phil. Divs. began to disintegrate and to disappear. As the Jap. force advanced and our remaining II Corps [illegible] were out flanked & attacked from the rear, the retreat became a route. Our troops were on 1/2 (or less) ration since 1/6/42. Very weak. Sickness (malaria & dysentery) casualties in our troops ran from 20% to 44% in units. (Surrender decided on 4/8 & made on 4/9/42)
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[Back cover.]
Collection
Citation
Hilton, Roy C., 1892-1950, “Journal of Roy C. Hilton, Note Book #2, May 10-August 10, 1942,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed April 26, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/834.