Dr. Frank S. Adamo

An early photograph of Dr. Frank S. Adamo. Perhaps a graduation photo from Medical School

Photo shown in Life Magazine

This is the photo taken by the Life magazine photographer in the Philippines early in 1941.

Dr. Adamo and his Siblings

This is the last photo of Dr. Frank S. Adamo (on the right) and his brother (my father, Phil Adamo) on the left and his two sisters (Angelina and Ciccina). This photo was taken Angelina's daughter's home, Thanksgiving 1965. A year later, my dad was terminally ill with lung cancer.

Feb. 16, 1942: Jungle Hospital

Time Magazine Article. Also, story in Life Magazine on April 20, 1942.

May 1, 1942: Lt. Col. Frank Adamo

An interview of Phil Adamo (my father) in relation to his brother, Dr. Frank S. Adamo

May 29, 1942: Tampa Doctor Listed by Army as "Missing"

Dec 19, 1943: Legion of Merit Medal for Dr. Adamo

Award given to his wife, Euphie.

Feb. 21, 1945: Lt. Col. Adamo Released from Japanese Prison Camp

1945: Dedication of Adamo Drive.

Hwy 60, in Tampa, was named Frank S. Adamo Drive in honor of Dr. Frank S. Adamo, WWII hero and a Japanese POW in the Philippines.