Dec.15/41
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… Read More »Dec.15/41
Sternberg General Hospital
December 14, 1941
The Japanese seemed to have the freedom of the skies. They raided the city several times a day, and there never was any opposition from… Read More »December 14, 1941
Saturday, December 13, 1941
Came down to Manila with Daddy and Mother this morning. Jen came down with Walsers. Mme. Kollerman and the two Navarro brats came down with… Read More »Saturday, December 13, 1941
December 13, 1941
Nichols and Murphy Field had been bombed again! All hospital personnel had been instructed to sleep fully clothed. During the night I was repeatedly awakened… Read More »December 13, 1941
December 12, 1941
There were ghastly sights in all the wards at the hospital. Young American boys with legs and arms torn off and with bad burns. Our… Read More »December 12, 1941
December 10, 1941
We worked and worked and still more casualties came. This is awful! Many officers and soldiers are without arms and without Legs; now I know… Read More »December 10, 1941
December 10, 1941
Today we heard that the Japanese had made a landing in northern Luzon! It can’t be true! Don’t Be DEFEATIST signs were posted throughout the… Read More »December 10, 1941
9 Dec. ’41
Awakened at 0300 with heavy bombing of Nichols Field. All alert at the hospital, securing at 0600. Early conference with Commandant regarding transfer of all… Read More »9 Dec. ’41
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