Rutherford County in World War II (Images of America) by James Walker
Rutherford County gave generously and selflessly to World War I. Local men and women participated in every significant engagement of the war, in every imaginable capacity, and in every branch of service-from the infantrymen, to the sailors, to airmen, to Marines. These individuals gave their best, distinguishing themselves with bravery, dignity, and unselfishness. At Pearl Harbor, Seaman Mark Alexander Rhodes died on the US Arizona, and sacrifices continued from December 1941 through 1945. One hundred forty-nine men from the county died and nearly 5,000 others-almost a quarter of the county's men and twice the county's portion-served their nation and served it well. At home, window banners displayed blue stars for each child serving and gold stars for each who died. Three county families displayed two gold stars. Joseph A. McKinney sent seven sons; only five returned. County veterans received almost every commendation, but most have not shared their distinguished services, their memories, or their photographs-until now.
Davis, Anita Price: - Rutherford County natives Anita Price Davis and James M. Walker are honored to present Rutherford County in World War II, Volume II. An alumnus of Appalachian State and Duke Universities, Davis holds her doctorate and is The Charles A. Dana Professor of Education at Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She previously published Chimney Rock and Rutherford County with Barry Hambright and Rutherford County in World War II with James M. Walker. Walker is both a contract and freelance photographer and a school volunteer, recently retired after 31 years as an educator in the Rutherford County public schools.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780738515267 |
| ISBN 10 | 0738515264 |
| Title | Rutherford County in World War II (Images of America) |
| Author | James Walker |
| Series | Images Of America Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Year published | 2003-08-27 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |