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THEY ALSO SERVED: Military Biographies of Uncommon Americans.

Edition: Trade paperback original.

Spartanburg, SC: Military Information Enterprises, (1998). SIGNED first edition - A collection of over 500 brief biographies of famous Americans who served He "leads off with the 24 presidents who have worn military uniforms and works down the scale of respectability (perhaps) through politicians, artists and writers, entertainers, and businessmen to the likes of John Dillinger, who, after five months in the U.S. Navy, deserted." Among other names found here are Dr Seuss, Alan Alda (who served in Korea), Julia Child, Josephine Baker, Clark Gable and many others. INSCRIBED and dated by the author on the title page - presumably to someone included in the book - "to Jim, You 'made the cut!" Warmest regards." Illustrated with photographs. Several appendices giving information on military medals and decorations, a chronology of major military actions and more. Bibliography. Index. 333 pp,. ISBN: 1-877639370.

Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

Book ID: 78884
Keywords: Military
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