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A Collection of Poems by Donald A. Chase
68 pages
5.5"x8.5" - Softcover w/Glossy Laminate - Color Trade Book
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About the Book
Donald A. Chase served as an American Combat Infantry soldier in World War II and the Korean War. Reflecting on his time in the service and his life, he used poetry to express the profound impact that these experiences had on him. Mr. Chase paints pictures of the brutality of war with his words, as well as the serenity of life's simple pleasures. A true American hero, his collection of poems are a gift to the world.
Features & Details
- CreatedMar-10-2023
- PublishedMar-10-2023
- Format5.5"x8.5" - Softcover w/Glossy Laminate - Color Trade Book
- ThemePoetry
- Sales TermEveryone
- Preview Limit68 pages
About Author
Donald A. Chase was born on January 11, 1926 in Framingham, Massachusetts, the son of Ralph L, and Mary Carroll Chase. He became the only member of his family to serve in the military during World War II when he joined the US Army on May 20, 1944. He served with the 89th and 83rd Infantry Divisions in Europe during World War II, joining the regular Army in October of 1945. He was discharged October 1948, but re-enlisted in the Army in December of 1950. He first arrived in Korea in January or February of 1951 and served with B Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was wounded in March 1951. He was injured a second time in June or July of 1951. He returned to Korea in November of 1952, and was assigned to 1 Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division of the Chorwon, Kumwah area. He was wounded a third time in Korea on July 26th, 1953, the day before the war ended. He was discharged October 13th, 1953.
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