conn Posted March 1, 2022 Share #1 Posted March 1, 2022 just finished reading it. the author was a combat correspondent. book for first couple of pages starts off slow, after that, it is smooth flowing and easy to follow a must for reading semper fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted March 2, 2022 Share #2 Posted March 2, 2022 It is a great read if you have an interest in Tarawa. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted March 2, 2022 Share #3 Posted March 2, 2022 Currently reading this book. Some very interesting information about Lt Hawkins (Scout Sniper Platoon) who was from El Paso, Texas who was KIA on Tarawa. One of the streets here is named after him and it revealed some other interesting information about him Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted March 4, 2022 glad to hear a street was named for him for his sacrifice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottodog8 Posted March 5, 2022 Share #5 Posted March 5, 2022 My copy was given to me by a Tarawa vet, he inscribed it to me. What a privilege talking to him, he was very open and frank. I’ve forgotten what unit he was in, but I can probably find out. He told me his Company Commander was killed getting out of the boat (or amtrac, I can’t remember which). When the battle was over the survivors speculated as to just who killed him, the Japanese or his own men. He wasn’t popular to put it mildly. There were men in the Company who wanted to kill him, and were perfectly capable of it. The verdict was 50-50. The vet was a refined and cultured man, and also happened to be a 4 invasion Marine. Tarawa, Guam, Eniwetok and Okinawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWS Posted March 9, 2022 Share #6 Posted March 9, 2022 Is this book still in print? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted March 9, 2022 Share #7 Posted March 9, 2022 This is another good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted March 9, 2022 Share #8 Posted March 9, 2022 I've seen a lot of copy's of this book, I'm sure its available. I have one on my shelf. It is a good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWS Posted March 10, 2022 Share #9 Posted March 10, 2022 Thanks, I'll pick up a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted March 10, 2022 great reading also vets i knew who were at Tarawa spoke little of the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted March 10, 2022 Share #11 Posted March 10, 2022 Here is some information about Lt Hawkins, who is mentioned in the book by Sherrod. Very pleased to have found out more extensive information about Hawkins in the book. I recently found out that the El Paso Historical Society has Hawkins Medal of Honor as well as his uniforms and other items. I will be contacting the EPHS in order to make an appointment to see Hawkins MOH and other items. Here is some information about Lt. William Dean Hawkins.. Best regards, stay safe Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 18, 2022 Share #12 Posted March 18, 2022 Corporal James D. Otto Company L 8th Marines 2nd Marine Division, KIA, he finally came home December 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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