Palo Cathedral, Leyte Philippines 1944

Palo Cathedral, near the capital of Leyte Island, survived the american landing and was captured by the Americans that used it as a temporary hospital for injured Filipinos. A 13th AF combat photographer took this picture while citizens of Palo City were being gathered for medical examinations.

Filipino nurses outside Palo cathedral. The volunteer nurses tirelessly helping wounded soldiers and citizens. This photograph is from the National Archive and Record Administration of USA.