Country Boy Gone Soldiering [Paperback]

George, III Waple (Author), III George H. Waple (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1999

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 America's Wars.

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About the Author

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. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corp; 1 edition (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738801143
• ISBN-13: 978-0738801148
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,683,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Way It Was--The 1940s/50s in the Service of our Country, February 23, 2007

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Donna C. Coulson (Red Bank, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Country Boy Gone Soldiering (Paperback)

George Waple III is a charming story teller both in writing and in person. He tells of humble beginnings in Waple Mills, VA up to the present time. I found it fascinating that Waple worked with Patton prior to WWII and that he handled the ceremonial horses at the White House. You'll get a touch of what it was like to be that country boy gone soldiering around the world--World War II in the European Theater to Korea and Nam. He writes as he speaks--real country, real people

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Great Story of a Soldiers Memoirs, April 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Country Boy Gone Soldiering (Hardcover)

I found this book most enjoyable, personal, real-life, and a picture of soldiering not often portrayed. It's warm and humorous style carries the reader along the trails of his life with charm and flow, keeping one always engaged in the adventure of his career, and building admiration all the way through, from the spunky farm kid who was not put off by any adversity, but who made the most of all situations.

I think the U.S. Army owes George Waple a vote of thanks.

Mr. Waple is a terrific story teller.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Country Boy Gone Soldiering, March 26, 2000

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Matthew D. Balkovic (Holmdel, New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Country Boy Gone Soldiering (Hardcover)

The value of the book is in providing an authentic account of one man's life that is important and interesting. It's the story of real life by a very real person. It spans growing up in Virginia, early Army life and tours in Europe in WWII and in Korea. He has some very interesting experiences and touches many people, some famous, like General Omar Bradley, Marilyn Monroe and Joe Dimaggio. A well written book and a great read.