April 12, 2024
PFC LONGACRE, REPORTING 507th parachute infantry WW II
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Morris Publishing, Kearney, NE 1998. First printing in large softcover format as was issued. 89 pages with numerous photographs. Author: ESTHER DOCKTER WEGENAST . A close to Fine copy with NO markings . The story of PFC Merriel Alvin Longacre(1920-1998), a paratrooper me dic whose severely wounded body was left with the dead on the battlefield of the bulge. When found alive, he was taken to a rear First-Aid Station where reluctant field surgeons applied basic aid to appease the soldier they thought would surely die. His recovery was considered a medical miracle. Many training photographs at the Alliance Air Base in Nebraska where Longacre trained . Great photographs and other mimeographed documents from World War 2 era. Scarce collectible book . Shipping--see details. Accept checks, m.o. or paypal. As described or returnable.
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