Sian, China
About 1600, landed at Sian - considered the cradle of Chinese
civilization and the first capital of China.
The U.S. Flag flying over the base was a beautiful sight. Had a fine
American dinner and in the evening were shown a movie, "If I were in
Love!" Could hear shooting; the front line was near by.
Aug. 25, 45: a great breakfast with real coffee.
At 1000 boarded a C-17 plane and flew some 1000 miles over beautiful mountainous country.
Kunming, China
Toward dark arrived at Kunming, the capital of Yunan Province and the northern terminus of the Burtq a Road, some 6000 feet above sea level.
Transferred to the 172nd General Hospital for a medical survey. Good meals! Plenty of food! Soft sheets on the beds! Magazines to read!
Went through many examinations. Had gained 11bs. in 10 days. Wt. 138 lbs.
Aug. 29, 45: Met Col. George Armstrong, the C.O. of the 172nd. I had known George when we were captains at Walter Reed Army Hospital in the early thirties. We had a very pleasant visit. (I felt very shabby in the presence of George's "spit and polish." He later became the Surgeon General of the Army).