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6 Oct 1944

Philippines
  • Kamoi, as a part of convoy MIMA-11, departed San Fernando, Philippine Islands at 0618 for Takao, Taiwan under the escort of several small craft. At 0800 hours, submarine USS Aspro attacked the convoy to no effect. At 1530 hours, submarine USS Cabrilla attacked the convoy and sank two ships. At 1830 hours, Kamoi and the surviving members of the convoy arrived at Lapoc Bay. ww2dbase [Kamoi | San Fernando | CPC]
30 Oct 1944

Philippines
  • Patrol Boat No. 102 departed Lapoc Bay at 0530 hours and arrived at San Fernando on the western coast of Luzon, Philippines at 1517 hours. The damaged transport Daihaku Maru, which Patrol Boat No. 102 had been escorting, was beached. ww2dbase [Stewart | San Fernando | CPC]
31 Oct 1944

Philippines
  • Patrol Boat No. 102 departed San Fernando on the western coast of Luzon, Philippines at 0040 hours, arrived at Camiguin of the Babuyan Islands at 1300 hours, and departed Camiguin at 1600 hours. ww2dbase [Stewart | San Fernando | CPC]
12 Apr 1945

Philippines
  • Jose Calugas was awarded the Medal of Honor, presented by George Marshall, at Camp Olivas, San Fernando, Philippines. ww2dbase [Jose Calugas | San Fernando, Luzon | CPC]
12 Apr 1945 Photos
Philippine Scout Sergeant Jose Calugas shortly after receiving the Medal of Honor, Camp Olivas, San Fernando, Philippines, 12 Apr 1945



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