Country Boy Gone Soldiering by George H. Waple III |
Price: $ 14.95 · ISBN: 9781603880763
Size: 5.5 x 8.5 · Pages: 327 |
Description |
| A Country Boy Gone Soldiering is a record of a young
man's journey from obscurity in a poor Virginia farm community founded by his great grandfather, to a productive
interesting life where he made significant contributions fighting Americas Wars, Honoring its heroes, and supporting
key leadership personalities and missions for the United States of America. |
Author Biography |
George Henry Waple III, born February 8, 1921 in Waple's Mill
Virginia a community founded by his great grandfather. He joined the US Army 3rd Cavalry in 1938 and served in World
War II as First Sergeant and Korea as First Lieutenant. Between wars he was First Sergeant for the Arlington Ceremonial
Detail, Chief Usher for all White House functions and member of General Omar Bradley's staff for security where he earned
a direct commission. Then he served in the Caribbean Command which afforded many opportunities to advance American
Policy. Retired in 1962 after a tour at US Army Command & Staff School, Waple resides in Eatontown, NJ and keeps
connected via activities at Ft. Monmouth Electronics Command. |
|
