Anna Urda Busby
Army U.S. Army Nurse Corps 1939 Tripler General Hospital, Hawaii
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In 1939, Anna Busby joined the United States Army Nurse Corps. On December 71h, she had just finished breakfast when she heard a terrible noise. Running outside, she saw black smoke spiraling into the sky. She got word that the Japanese were bombing Pearl Harbor.

Anna put her uniform on and reported for duty at Tripler General Hospital. The corridors were overflowing with the wounded from Pearl Harbor. Anna tended to hundreds of patients that day. She got little rest and worked through the night. On that day, Anna was typical of the dedication of nurses and doctors throughout the island of Oahu.

Note: Ms. Busby has written a book about her expereinces in WWII entitled "Wherever You Need Me." The book is available at the Arizona Memorial Museum Association bookstore. Please click on our link to learn more.