Why Not I?, livre ebook

Turner Publishing Company 412 Broadway • P.O. Box 3101 Paducah, Kentucky 42002-3101 (270) 443-0121   Copyright © 2002 Ben F. Tingle Publishing Rights: Turner Publishing Company This book or any part thereof may not be reproduced without the written consent of Ben F. Tingle and Turner Publishing Company. 9781618585745   Printed in the United States of America. Limited Edition Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Page Preface Dedication Why Not I? Okinawa Typhoon Guam Guadalcanal In Conclusion Jesus Answers a Mother’s Prayer Gratitude About the Author Preface The reasons for my writing this book are twofold. The first is that I’m part of the greatest generation. The second is that my generation, especially the World War combat veterans, are dying at a rapid rate. I feel that I’m obligated to the future generations to share my experiences in the South Pacific. I want to relate my experiences in the bloodiest battles of World War II, Guam and Okinawa.   The young people of America should know that our freedom was not “a piece of cake”, so to speak, but a horrible experience for all veterans who saw real combat. With the tragedy in New York and Washington, I pray that the dead of World War II will not have died in vain. Dedication I dedicate this book to my dearest and best friend, Robert Samuel Snoddy, who was killed in combat May 3,1945. He was a member of the 18-man patrol that was killed that day.