Dec. 8/41
December 8, 1941
Was awakened by room boy who told me Hawaii had been bombed by Japanese at 2:00 am. I couldn’t believe it for some time-too incredible.
Francis M. Lunnie
1st Lt, Med. Adm. C. P.O.W. in Cabanatuan.
Dec. 9/41
December 9, 1941
Several Air Raid alarms early this morning but no planes appeared, At 1:50 pm, 65 bombers flew over city towards naval base at Cavite when
Dec.15/41
December 15, 1941
Since Dec. 9th we have had an average of five air raid alarms each day, although many times we do not see the planes as
Dec. 22/41
December 22, 1941
Today was the first time, I believe that bombs were dropped in Manila itself. Port Area was bombed several times. The sound of a falling
Dec. 25/41
December 25, 1941
USAFFE has endeavored to declare Manila an open city, but to no avail, apparently. Every [enemy] bombers flew over the city today for over an
Dec. 28/41
December 28, 1941
The past two days have been the worst days I have ever spent. For four hours each day, I have lain in a trench praying
Dec. 31/41
December 31, 1941
Since Dec. 28th there has been no air raids, as nearly everything has been removed to Bataan. Seven officers, including myself, and 2 soldiers were
Jan 1/42
January 1, 1942
Arrived at Corregidor at 6:00 am, slept several hours after a light breakfast and left by boat for Bataan at 11:45 am, in the middle
Jan 8/42
January 8, 1942
Work is progressing rapidly in the clearing of underbrush for wards and building desks, benchs, mess halls, etc., out of bamboo, The natives can build
Jan. 14/42
January 14, 1942
Pfc. Frank Pigg of my detachment was killed by an unexploded anti-aircraft shell. He got out of his bed justin time to get in the
Jan. 31/42
January 31, 1942
We have several enemy woundeé Japanese in hospital. They are treated with enemy kindness and respect, and sincerely appreciate it. Over 2200 patients now in
Feb. 4/42
February 4, 1942
Went to Corregidor Feb. 2nd. Air raid alarm kept us circling in the bay for an hour and a half. I do not enjoy traveling
Feb. 5/42
February 5, 1942
Wrote a letter to my mother today, and hope it gets through. Had quite a fire near the hospital yesterday. Luckily, we got it under
Feb. 7/42
February 7, 1942
One of our planes crashed into hill just outside of hospital boundary at 5:00 am., this morning. Pilot escaped with minor injuries. Had a fox
Feb. 9/42
February 9, 1942
Saw five of our planes (P-40’s) having a dog fight with five enemy planes today. The fight began just over the hospital, but gradually moved
Feb. 17/42
February 17, 1942
While walking alone ridge back of hospital on Feb. 10th in search of a repated telegraph instrument, I met General Weaver and Staff. Last night
April 8/42
April 8, 1942
Things are very bad, our lines are cracking and it will not be long before we fall. I talked with several from the front today
April 9th 1942
April 9, 1942
The enemy is busy mopping up, dive bombing roads and gun positions, We understand that Gen. King went through enemy lines with an offer of
May 7th 1942
May 7, 1942
Corregidor finally surrendered today. The surrender was supposed to take place yesterday, but due to some misunderstanding, they kept fighting until today. The hospital was