This author's autobiography allows readers to experience a common but insightful man's journey through defining wars of the twentieth century, World War II and Korea, followed by post war adjustment and military service of the 50's and early 60's. Farritor's candid & humorous recollections usher us through time, in war and peace, adding color to the history that we already know by location, fact and date. Farritor spares no details, leading us from Guadalcanal, Guam, and Bougainville, Iwo Jima, the "Frozen Chosen" Reservoir in Korea, Hiroshima and back to the states again.
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The Memoirs of a USMC WWII and Korean Veteran,
By W. H. McDonald Jr. "The American Author Assoc... (Elk Grove, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Through It All (Paperback)
If you want to capture a little piece of old WWII and Korean War history from those who are still alive to talk about it first hand - then pick up a copy of John Farritor's personal memoirs called "Through It All - Stories From THE TOP." He takes you from his early days of boot camp before Pearl Harbor and leads you though his Marine Corps career which involves actions in the Pacific on islands like Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima; actions in Korea in Pusan, Inchon, and the Changjin Reservoir.
His career spans two decades of history including watching the only flight of the famous Spruce Goose by Howard Hughes. He finally retired in 1961 after a life long adventure and love affair with the Corps. His book is about his own life but it also gives you glimpses of what it was like for others in his own generation. This is real history given in the first person. I strongly recommend that young people read this book so that they can understand the sacrifices that The Greatest Generation gave to ensure our freedom.
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A Folksy Chronicle of WWII,
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In a homey, down-to-earth style, lst. Sgt. John Farritor (Ret.) recounts his fascinating expereiences in the U.S. Marine Corps, starting with boot camp in San Diego in 1941. From this harrowing expereince, he transports his readers to New Zealand and Guadalcanal. From there, we are taken to the beaches of Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima, describing these places as "...the baptism of fire for all and the last rites for some". From 1945 to 1947, Farritor sails on the USS Duluth to the Philippines, and then off to Shanghai, Tsingtao, China, Australia, and Hiroshima, Japan. From 1949 to 1951, this marine is off to war again, this time in Korea. Here he describes his participation in the Pusan Permeter, Inchon Landing, and the Frozen Chosen Epic.
Despite writing about the living hell of war, this book is filled with humor and unforgettable characters, some honorable and some not-so-honorable. I had the privilege of meeting ex-marine John Farritor at a writers' conference in San Diego this past year. Although I was not concerned, he told me there were no four-letter words in his book, which was surprising coming from a marine, and true to his word, there were none. I would recommend this engrossing book to anyone, regardless of age or gender.
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How is really was,
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This review is from: Through It All (Paperback)
I have known John for almost 10 years now, met him in Vista, California at a restaurant he still frequents. This book is a wonderful slice of his life and loves (multiple loves!) through one of the bitterest, most hard fought battles of the Second World War, the Pacific Campaign. Always modest, John takes you on a rapid trip through some of the most strategic battles of both the Second World War and Korea. If you were to meet him, you would be greeted with a wonderful smile and an even better attitude.
The battle for Guadacanel resulted is 2 medal of honor winners, multiple Navy Crosses and Silver Stars. It changed the course of the Pacific battle after Midway was the pathway to Iwo Jima and beyond. As a Former Marine, I appreciate the contributions of people like John Farritor and hope you will purchase his book. This will help him continue to support himself and meet with the members of the Chosen Few (Chosin Reservoir survivors) and walk in the 4th of July Parade. A very special man I am proud to call my friend.
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