December 9, 1941
Today was like a ghastly dream! Beds that were empty yesterday were now occupied by mangled and horribly burned patients. In a few short hours,… Read More »December 9, 1941
Clark Field
9th December 1941
They woke me up for a poor man’s breakfast of coffee and bread. It looked like everybody had had a good night’s sleep; not I,… Read More »9th December 1941
December 9, 1941
About 2:00 A.M. was awakened by distant explosions & shaking of the building. Jumped from bed & ran outside. Explosions & gun fire from Nichols… Read More »December 9, 1941
Dec. 9/41
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… Read More »Dec. 9/41
Dec. 8, 1941
woke early & listened to news on Radio, Pearl Harbor had been attacked. ie were at war c Japan. Peggy & 2 rode to PX… Read More »Dec. 8, 1941
December 8, 1941
I will not forget this day as long as I live. Although my Q-Boat was on “war footing” condition since last Nov. 27, the seriousness… Read More »December 8, 1941
December 8, 1941
At 4:00 o’clock in the morning, on December 8, 1941, the ringing of the telephone woke me up, and as I went to answer it,… Read More »December 8, 1941
December 8, 1941
Two alerts before daylight. War started. Had patrol about noon. Moved to C.F. just before dark. C.F. bombed to hell and while we were patrolling… Read More »December 8, 1941
8 Dec ’41
Called at 0345 by Lieut. Comr. Grandfield, War Plans Officer of Cavite Navy Yard, stating that hostilities had begun. Conference on veranda with Executive Officer… Read More »8 Dec ’41