| Spartanburg County in World War II Collectors Ed/ Edition Contributor(s): Davis, Anita Price (Author), Walker, James M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738517267 ISBN-13: 9780738517261 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2004 Annotation: Spartanburg County gave generously and selflessly to World War II. Local men and women participated in almost every significant engagement, in almost every imaginable capacity, and in every branch of service. Distinguishing themselves with bravery, dignity, and loyalty, county veterans received every commendation, including the Medal of Honor. At Pearl Harbor, Carpenter's Mate Wayne Alman Lewis and Seaman Vernon Russell White died on the USS Arizona and Fire Controlman First Class Hubert Paul Clement died on the USS Oklahoma. Such sacrifices continued from December 7, 1941, through 1945. At home, window banners displayed blue stars for each person who served in the military. Many of the stories of these heroes from Spartanburg County have never before been told. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - History | United States - 20th Century - History | Military - Pictorial |
| Dewey: 940.544 |
| LCCN: 2004109622 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.46" W x 9.16" (0.64 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Geographic Orientation - South Carolina - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Spartanburg County gave generously and selflessly to World War II. Local men and women participated in almost every significant engagement, in almost every imaginable capacity, and in every branch of service. Distinguishing themselves with bravery, dignity, and loyalty, county veterans received every commendation, including the Medal of Honor. At Pearl Harbor, Carpenter s Mate Wayne Alman Lewis and Seaman Vernon Russell White died on the USS Arizona and Fire Controlman First Class Hubert Paul Clement died on the USS Oklahoma. Such sacrifices continued from December 7, 1941, through 1945. At home, window banners displayed blue stars for each person who served in the military. Many of the stories of these heroes from Spartanburg County have never before been told." |
Contributor Bio(s): Davis, Anita Price: - Anita Price Davis has lived in Spartanburg County and has taught at Converse College for 35 years; she holds a bachelor s and a master s degree from Appalachian State and a doctorate from Duke. The loss of her own father during World War II prompted her to honor veterans for their sacrifices. James M. Walker, a retired educator of 31 years, is currently a professional photographer. |