Fear God..T Roosevelt Inscription of WWI soldier Capt w A Doyle 29th Div AEF 1..

Description: Fear God..T Roosevelt Inscription of WWI soldier Capt w A Doyle 29th Div AEF 1919 Author:Theodore Roosevelt; Inscription by William A Doyle Publisher:George H Doran Company Publication Date:1916 Qty Available:1 Condition:Collectible: Good Sku: 052329 Notes: This hardcover book, printed in 1916 was among many books disseminated by the War Service Library for the use of soldiers. (see bookplate) on the front endsheet is a moving inscription by a wounded WWI US soldier in France: "Captain W. A Doyle, 29th Division A.E.F (American Expeditionary Forces)Base Hospital #3, France 1919. In case (of) my death please forward to my sons, William and Howard Doyle ...Camden, NJ, USA". According to the History on the Twenty-Ninth Division "Blue and Gray" 1917-1919 by John Cutchins and Geo Stewart Jr, part of Doyle's story is described as follows: "In the face of strong resistance...Company A, 11th Machine gun Battalion, Commanded by Captain Wm A Doyle, took up a position before dawn, just north of the ravine de Boussieres and placed a direct overhead barrage on the edge of the Bois d'Ormont. the barrage was heavy and of much assistance to the attacking troops After five minutes of firing, the Company was withdrawn. So intense was the enemy artillery fire that the Company lost eleven in killed and wounded during the short time it was engaged." The full title of the book is Fear God and Take Your Own Part" by T. Roosevelt.The hardcover book cover is well-worn, though the interior is sturdy and text is clean. As shown, the rear endsheet is removed. No scent. Your purchase benefits literacy and summer reading programs in Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio. We ship every business day. All books ship in cardboard bookfolds with delivery confirmation. Sets or unusually heavy items ship in a box. Please contact us for more information.

Price: 125 USD

Location: Lynchburg, Ohio

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