Rutherford County in World War II (Images of America) - Softcover

Davis, Anita Price; Walker, James M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738515264 ISBN 13: 9780738515267

Verlag: ARCADIA PUB (SC), 2003

Inhaltsangabe

Rutherford County gave generously and selflessly to World War II. Local men and women participated in every significant engagement of the war, in every imaginable capacity, and in every branch of service-from the infantrymen, to the sailors, to airmen, to Marines. These individuals gave their best, distinguishing themselves with bravery, dignity, and unselfishness. At Pearl Harbor, Seaman Mark Alexander Rhodes died on the USS Arizona, and sacrifices continued from December 1941 through 1945. One hundred forty-nine men from the county died and nearly 5,000 others-almost a quarter of the county's men and twice the county's portion-served their nation and served it well. At home, window banners displayed blue stars for each child serving and gold stars for each who died. Three county families displayed two gold stars. Joseph A. McKinney sent seven sons; only five returned. County veterans received almost every commendation, but most have not shared their distinguished services, their memories, or their photographs-until now.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Anita Price Davis is a Rutherford County native, an Appalachian State and Duke graduate, and Converse College professor. Rutherford County native James M. Walker is a retired county educator of 31 years. Jim, currently a professional photographer, teamed up with Anita to honor these World War II veterans and citizens who served without hesitation and with dignity and excellence.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: ARCADIA PUB (SC)
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0738515264
• ISBN 13: 9780738515267
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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