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A Fallen Eagle WWII B-24 Pilot in the 15th Air Force with the 450th Cottontails
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Novel
- Era
- 2000s
- Ex Libris
- No
- Original Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Intended Audience
- Adults, Young Adults
- ISBN
- 9781598589375
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
DO&G E·A·R Publishing, LLC
ISBN-10
1598589377
ISBN-13
9781598589375
eBay Product ID (ePID)
73454879
Product Key Features
Book Title
Fallen Eagle : WWII B-24 Pilot in the 15th Air Force with the 450th BG Cottontails
Number of Pages
228 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Personal Memoirs, General, Sociology / Marriage & Family
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
TitleLeading
A
Synopsis
"A Fallen Eagle" is the true story of a young boy from East Texas, who volunteered for service in 1942. He entered the service with only a high school education and limited experience, other than working on a farm. His desire to be a pilot drove him to overcome numerous obstacles to be accepted into pilot training. He persevered through rigorous training to earn his wings. After receiving his wings, he became a B-24 pilot assigned to the 722nd Squadron of the 450th Bomb Group. When his unit training was completed, he was assigned to the 15th Air Force, operating out of Italy. He flew missions over most of Europe and the Balkans. Through over 75 of his personal letters, he shares his experiences, both emotional and physical, as he went from being a farm boy to being a heavy bomber pilot. He flew in dangerous combat situations, saw the horrors of aerial battle, and ultimately, gave his life in the service of his country. The human side of the tragedy is told not only in his letters, but by letters of the crew's next of kin and government correspondence in the aftermath. The final chapter describes the detailed government process to recover, make positive identification, and return his remains to the states. CLARENCE P. COWART was born in Groves, Texas, grew up in Jasper, Texas and graduated from Texas A & M College. Upon his graduation, he entered the service at Ft. Bliss, Texas and graduated from Missile School. After serving his active duty obligation, he returned to East Texas and joined the Army Reserves. His first assignment was as a Platoon Leader in an infantry unit. His next assignment was in an Artillery Unit in Beaumont, Texas where he served in several positions. He served four years as Headquarters Company Commander in a support group. Through the years he served in several units, the last was as the Commander of a transportation battalion. After twenty-one years of service he retired as a Lt. Colonel. While serving in the reserves, his civilian jobs involved working in numerous positions in municipal government in Southeast Texas. He retired from the City of Beaumont. He and his wife, Dixie raised two children. They now have four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. They are retired and currently live in Lumberton, Texas. Colonel Cowart is active in the church where he attends, is an avid hunter, competitive shooter, and military arms collector. He operates a part-time design and inspection service from his home. His interest in WWII history led him to write "A Fallen Eagle."
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- i***u (64)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBeautiful print. Packaged well and arrived on time. Thank you.
- t***b (189)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFast and easy. Thanks!
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