Twelve Texas Aggie War Heroes, Volume 150

From World War I to Vietnam
Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-1-62349-319-6
Verlag: Texas A&M University Press

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 165 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 680 g

Reihe: Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series

Following on the success of Texas Aggie Medals of Honor, James R. Woodall now returns with a new book that focuses on the military service by graduates of Texas A&M University from World War I to Vietnam. Of the tens of thousands of Aggies who served in the nation’s military, Woodall has selected twelve individuals who stand out as singular examples of bravery and heroism.

Twelve Texas Aggie War Heroes tells each serviceman’s story in a concise, engaging manner. Some subjects, such as Earl Rudder and James Hollingsworth, will be familiar to readers. But Woodall also introduces us to less familiar but no less notable men as well, from A. D. Bruce’s march from the trenches of France and the crossing of the Rhine in World War I to Bob Acklen’s three tours in Vietnam.

In addition to the twelve chapters focusing on these remarkable individuals, Woodall provides an extensive set of appendixes that include the relevant citations for each serviceman as well as larger lists of Aggies who were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Woodall, James R

Über Autor(innen)

James R. Woodall ’50 is the author of Texas Aggie Medals of Honor: Seven Heroes of World War II. He served in the US Army in the Korean War, Europe, Vietnam, and stateside, and is highly decorated, holding among other awards the Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star. His final posting was as Commandant of Cadets and professor of military science at Texas A&M University, USA.