Description: The Last Corpsman by Juan Carlos Marcos Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The Last Corpsman chronicles the life of John Unger, Navy Corpsman, Marine 1st Defense Battalion during WW II. His first-hand knowledge of the battle on Wake Island and subsequently his 44 months as a POW are captured in detail. The book is supported by letters to his wife, Alice. The book is a testament to love, courage, and the human spirit. Publisher Description The Last Corpsman, chronicles the life of John I. Unger from his birth in Austria in 1920, his immigration to the US, joining the Navy, his training as a Corpsman and his subsequent assignment with the Marine 1st Defense Battalion on Wake Island. His first-hand knowledge of the attacks on Wake Island on December of 1941, and, subsequently 44 months as a POW, are captured in detail. The book brings to life the harrowing experiences of battle and life as a POW, along with key events of World War II. John retired from the Navy as a Chief Corpsman and the book highlights his career and family, supported by almost 600 pages of hand-written letters to his wife Alice Unger, a relationship that spanned 75 years. The letters and excerpts appear as originally written. Her meticulous filing of every correspondence, take this book to a unique level of historical significance and romantic adventure. Still with us at 98 years of age, with strong mental acumen, John assisted regarding the books texture and accuracy. The Last Corpsman, is a book for anyone interested in love, courage and the human spirit. Author Biography Juan Carlos Marcos spent four decades in leadership roles in the corporate world retiring as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer McDonalds U. S. The Last Corpsman is his second book. Previously he wrote Warriors at the Helm: A Leaders Guide to Success in Business. Born in Cuba, Juan immigrated to the US in 1962. He holds a bachelors degree in business from Northern Illinois University and a masters degree in business from the University of Wisconsin. Juan lives in Evergreen, Colorado, with his wife Randi. Details ISBN 0996083820 ISBN-13 9780996083829 Title The Last Corpsman Author Juan Carlos Marcos Format Hardcover Year 2019 Pages 358 Publisher Elie Press, LLC GE_Item_ID:129771141; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
Price: 38 USD
Location: Fairfield, Ohio
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ISBN-13: 9780996083829
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Book Title: Last Corpsman : The Story of John I. Unger, Chief Hospital Corpsman, U. S. Navy, and Former World War II Prisoner of War in the Pacific
Number of Pages: 358 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Elie Press LLC
Publication Year: 2019
Item Height: 0.9 in
Topic: Military / World War II, Personal Memoirs
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 24.1 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Juan Carlos Marcos
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover
