Wake Island Command

Winfried Cunningham

About this Item

Notice water damage?. Winfield Scott Cunningham (February 16, 1900 ? March 3, 1986) was the Officer in Charge, Naval Activities, Wake Island when the tiny island was attacked by the Japanese on December 8, 1941. Cunningham commanded the defense of the island against the massive Japanese attack. After 15 days, he surrendered the island to the Japanese. Cunningham was taken prisoner and held as a POW in Japan. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his leadership at Wake Island.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1789319157933

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wake Island Command
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fair
• Dimensions: 9W x 12H x 0.5D inches 9 inches width by 12 inches height by 0.5 inches depth
• Weight: 1 pound
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)