35 Missions to Hell and Back

35 Missions to Hell and Back
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Publisher : Page Publishing, Inc
Total Pages : 459
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ISBN-10 : 9781647010225
ISBN-13 : 1647010225
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Book Synopsis 35 Missions to Hell and Back by : Charles J "Chuck" Richardson

Download or read book 35 Missions to Hell and Back written by Charles J "Chuck" Richardson and published by Page Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2020-03-07 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-plus years in the writing, and for an additional ten years, this gut-wrenching, heartwarming story has been silently biding its time, awaiting a channel for expression. A compelling story of young boys bound by faith, courage, blood, sweat, and tears, and how that bonding created the brave young men they became. Hopefully, all who read this account will feel the deep emotions of terror, disappointment, frustration, laughter, love, peace, and joy experienced by the author during his service as a radioman/gunner on a B17G during World War II. Some of the stories contained in this manuscript have never been published or made public. Stationed in the European Theater of Operations in Framlingham, England, Mr. Richardson, USAAF, 8th AF, 390th Bomb Group (H), 571st Squadron, was the recipient of numerous major awards and citations, including Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Medal with 4 Oak-Leaf Clusters; 2 Presidential Unit Citations; Russian Medal of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (on behalf of Boris Yeltsin); Certificate in Recognition of Contribution/Service in liberating France and participation in the Invasion of Normandy, signed by French Secretary of Defense John-Pierre Messeret; French Jubilee of Liberty Medal; and French Legion of Honor Medal.


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