WW II 1944 Namur Island - Medal of Honor "COURAGE COMPASSION MARINE" Signed

Description: I COMBINE SHIPPING $1.50 per book. FREE SHIPPING for orders over $60. Send books to your check-out cart. E-Bay will automatically adjust shipping costs.PACKAGING & SHIPPING RULES:1. Individual books Under $18.00 are shipped in padded poly envelopes. 2. Individual books Over $18.00 are shipped in a poly envelope inside a box. 3. Buy Three or more books and the order is shipped in a box.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS LISTING: "Courage Compassion Marine: The Unique Story of Jimmie Dyess"This is about Marine Lt Colonel Jimmie Dyess. Prior to the war he was in college and rescued a drowning women. He received that nations highest civilian award for this feat. Later he is a US Marine officer assigned to the 4th Marine Division in the Kwajalein Campaign. Part of the Kawajalein campaign was fought on the small island of Namur. At one point six Marines were trapped behind Japanese lines, One man was killed and the other five wounded. It was almost dark and there was heavy fire. To avoid the sure death of these defenseless Marines Lt Col Dyess rushed to the position and brought all five to safety. The next day he was killed by gunfire directing mop up operations. He was later awarded the Medal of Honor. The heroism of Marine Lieutenant Colonel Jimmie Dyess is a story for the ages. I highly recommend this book to young people looking for a positive role model, for veterans of all the military services and for those who love history. Sergeant First Class Sammy Davis, Medal of Honor recipient The story of Jimmie Dyess is both remarkable and unique. He earned the Carnegie Medal for extraordinary civilian heroism when he was a teenager. Sixteen years later, he received the Medal of Honor as a result of his heroism in combat. No other individual has received both awards. This book not only tells the Dyess story, it examines the dimensions of heroism. Walter Rutkowski President, Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. The pattern of the life of Jimmie Dyess was remarkable: an Eagle Scout, a recipient of the Carnegie Medal and the Medal of Honor. Herein you will meet a man of valor and benevolence with a fundamental commitment to service above self. Medal of Honor recipient, Hal Fritz, President, Congressional Medal of Honor Society For his extraordinary bravery in the rescue of a drowning woman, Clemson undergraduate Jimmie Dyess received America's top civilian award for heroism, the Carnegie Medal. Sixteen years later, Marine Lieutenant Colonel Dyess led his battalion into combat. He went behind enemy lines to save four wounded Marines. The next day, Dyess was shot and killed. For his exemplary valor and leadership in combat, he received the Medal of Honor. May Jimmie Dyess's life of service and self-sacrifice be an inspiration to all.

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Location: Livonia, Michigan

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