I love nurses as a profession! My mother was one and I have worked with nurses most of my life. These went over and beyond their duty as they administered their healing arts with compassion and diligence. What a special group! And they were literally just the tip of the iceberg as nurses went one to serve in many other difficult and dangerous situations including as prisoners of war.
This story really touches my heart strings Tara. I have always believed that women are more than the equal to men, other than raw physical strength, women have the advantage over men.
The women nurses and the other women serving our nation in uniform have my utmost respect.
They and the civilians at Pearl Harbor performed their duties relentlessly for days on end, but then, they were all at war.
I'm not sure if it could happen again but during WW2, nearly everyone either participated in the war effort in uniform or in a factory making war materials. The life of civilians was greatly impacted with ration stamps and changes in daily life. The Greatest Generation was a war machine.
Thank you Tara for remembering the heroic efforts of the nurses at Pearl Harbor.
It is too easy to overlook the "non-combatant" personnel that served on that day and the days that followed. And I include the civilian volunteers that stepped up to help in any way that they could. We cannot fully appreciate their efforts, nor their sacrifices. Thank you Tara Ross, for reminding us.
The stories from that infamous day are especially meaningful to me. There were so many heroes that stepped up and did what they could to help. I love this account of some of the nurses who worked during such chaos. My father-in-law was employed as a civilian at Pearl Harbor. He heard the explosions, went outside and climbed a coconut tree. He saw black smoke filling the sky in the direction of Pearl Harbor and knew something very bad had happened. He went in the house, turned on the radio and heard the announcement that Hawaii had been attacked and all employees were to report to work. He spent the day dodging striving and building stretchers. That was before he was married and my husband was born. So many brave people…military and civilians. The nurses were a big part of that event. Thank you for sharing some of their stories too, Tara.
As a young Navy man Stationed at Pearl Harbor, I had the privilege of walking those hallowed grounds and piers daily, where many who went before me were wounded or died that day. The USS Arizona in full view as well as remaining bullet holes in buildings, a reminder of the terror struck on the island by the Japanese pilots that day. Can’t imagine the the chaos and confusion those brave nurses worked under, and yet they were a Godsend who bravely answered the call.
My uncle was a Marine serving on Pearl Harbor in December 7 when the Japanese attacked. Fortunately he survived without a scratch but the stories scared him for life. He told me many years later of the heroics displayed by all of the nurses that worked tirelessly taking care of the hundreds of wounded and dying patients. The movie Pearl Harbor didn’t come close to depicting what was happening that day he said, but he nothing really could. Like so many of his generation, the heroics and terror of that day now rest in peace. 🇺🇸
True heroes for sure! They served selflessly - loved the part about surviving on coffee and chocolate! And to think what it was like for Second Lt Oberson hearing that the man she loved and hoped to spend the rest of her life with had been killed and yet she kept on working to save the lives of others. I am so glad the stories of their service and bravery live on, thanks to you, Tara. May God bless you.
I served with a man who was awarded the silver star for an action in Vietnam. His tank was hit with a rocket and was burning as he removed his wounded crew members one by one. Then got back into that burning tank and opened fire with the .50 cal against the advancing VC. Second Lt. Anna Urda‘s actions on this day in 1941, were every bit as heroic and selfless as my friend’s were. She should have been awarded the silver star in my opinion.
Those nurses are hero’s in my book!
God bless them!
We need to thank God each and every day for such people.
I love nurses as a profession! My mother was one and I have worked with nurses most of my life. These went over and beyond their duty as they administered their healing arts with compassion and diligence. What a special group! And they were literally just the tip of the iceberg as nurses went one to serve in many other difficult and dangerous situations including as prisoners of war.
This story really touches my heart strings Tara. I have always believed that women are more than the equal to men, other than raw physical strength, women have the advantage over men.
The women nurses and the other women serving our nation in uniform have my utmost respect.
They and the civilians at Pearl Harbor performed their duties relentlessly for days on end, but then, they were all at war.
I'm not sure if it could happen again but during WW2, nearly everyone either participated in the war effort in uniform or in a factory making war materials. The life of civilians was greatly impacted with ration stamps and changes in daily life. The Greatest Generation was a war machine.
Thank you Tara for remembering the heroic efforts of the nurses at Pearl Harbor.
🇺🇲Courage and compassion in extraordinary circumstances. They were, and still are,,
simply the best.
Looking forward to that story for another day.
Thanks TR.🇺🇸
It is too easy to overlook the "non-combatant" personnel that served on that day and the days that followed. And I include the civilian volunteers that stepped up to help in any way that they could. We cannot fully appreciate their efforts, nor their sacrifices. Thank you Tara Ross, for reminding us.
The stories from that infamous day are especially meaningful to me. There were so many heroes that stepped up and did what they could to help. I love this account of some of the nurses who worked during such chaos. My father-in-law was employed as a civilian at Pearl Harbor. He heard the explosions, went outside and climbed a coconut tree. He saw black smoke filling the sky in the direction of Pearl Harbor and knew something very bad had happened. He went in the house, turned on the radio and heard the announcement that Hawaii had been attacked and all employees were to report to work. He spent the day dodging striving and building stretchers. That was before he was married and my husband was born. So many brave people…military and civilians. The nurses were a big part of that event. Thank you for sharing some of their stories too, Tara.
Nurses showing extreme bravery when fear was so strong. Awesome!!
As a young Navy man Stationed at Pearl Harbor, I had the privilege of walking those hallowed grounds and piers daily, where many who went before me were wounded or died that day. The USS Arizona in full view as well as remaining bullet holes in buildings, a reminder of the terror struck on the island by the Japanese pilots that day. Can’t imagine the the chaos and confusion those brave nurses worked under, and yet they were a Godsend who bravely answered the call.
My uncle was a Marine serving on Pearl Harbor in December 7 when the Japanese attacked. Fortunately he survived without a scratch but the stories scared him for life. He told me many years later of the heroics displayed by all of the nurses that worked tirelessly taking care of the hundreds of wounded and dying patients. The movie Pearl Harbor didn’t come close to depicting what was happening that day he said, but he nothing really could. Like so many of his generation, the heroics and terror of that day now rest in peace. 🇺🇸
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Another superb post Tara !!!
Great story. Amazing women!
True heroes for sure! They served selflessly - loved the part about surviving on coffee and chocolate! And to think what it was like for Second Lt Oberson hearing that the man she loved and hoped to spend the rest of her life with had been killed and yet she kept on working to save the lives of others. I am so glad the stories of their service and bravery live on, thanks to you, Tara. May God bless you.
This is another great perspective!
Heroine's each and every one doing what they had to do as American Service Members! Thank you Tara for this TDIH 💖
I served with a man who was awarded the silver star for an action in Vietnam. His tank was hit with a rocket and was burning as he removed his wounded crew members one by one. Then got back into that burning tank and opened fire with the .50 cal against the advancing VC. Second Lt. Anna Urda‘s actions on this day in 1941, were every bit as heroic and selfless as my friend’s were. She should have been awarded the silver star in my opinion.