This day started badly . A bomb exploded outside No. 5 Ward , about 12 ft . from its wall . The blast shattered a number of the ' typhoon doors ' and filled the ward with acrid smoke and dust . The main water and sewage pipes were fractured , which meant that the kitchens and lavatories of Nos . 5 and 6 Wards were out of action .
There were no casualties from this explosion .
During this day the hospital came under heavy and continuous shell fire from two directions , Kowloon Wharf and Leighton Hill , and the following were the main incidents of damage :
- P.M.O's . residence . A shell burst in the drawing room .
- The Sisters ' Quarters . Many direct hits , with the roof and top floor completely wrecked .
- Sick Berth Staff Quarters . Pharmacist's residence .
- No. 2 Ward . Shell pierced the roof .
- No. 4 Ward . Shells pierced the roof .
- Main Operating Theatre . Shells pierced the roof .
The sick berth staff worked valiantly in repairing the damage of No. 5 Ward , and got it into reasonable working condition within a short time .
On this day a large sanitary pit was dug in the front lawn of the hospital in which soiled dressings and ward refuse could be placed . It was realised that this situation was not ideal , being too near to the water tanks . But steps were taken to chlorinate the refuse thoroughly , and in any case , it was necessary for the pit to be near the wards .
In the evening about 20 wounded sepoys were admitted to No. 1 Ward . These were also casualties from Wong Nei Chong Gap .