Soldiers’s Stories & Kiwi Air Power
Posted by GP
One day I happened across a blog written by Myra Miller and I stopped in for a visit. Ms. Miller and her family were compiling stories from WWII to be published soon. I was invited to submit one of Smitty’s letters – and I most certainly took her up on her offer!
Smitty’s Letter X, Jungle Juice was accepted and now, appears on pages 286-288. I received my copy right before Christmas! The timing could not have been better.
The volume: Soldiers stories: A Collection of WWII Memoirs is out on the stands! This 317 page historical collection honors our Greatest Generation veterans, both male and female soldiers, from theaters of operations around the world. They will grab and transport you into the past and once you are there – you witness the tears, the laughs, the success and the failures which created a complete transformation of this world of ours.
The design is by Myra Miller and the illustrations by Ken Miller which make up a handsome edition to anyone’s library. My copy is a welcomed addition to mine.
If you wish a copy for yourself, please visit Myra’s site HERE! It is also available through Barnes and Noble.
Click on images to enlarge.
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Also, I downloaded a copy of Matthew Wright’s Kiwi Air Power, that he was graciously offering to us free of charge [and will be doing so again in the future] and can be found on Amazon. You can also download a copy from Matthew Wright’s blog by clicking on the book cover, located HERE!
Right up front, Mr. Wright informs the reader that he will show the how and the why of the New Zealand’s Air Force. The rather rough start, their combat and now, their continuation – rather than the what.
Mr. Wright’s writing expertise together with personal remarks from the men themselves, you can visualize all they supplied in men and machines to support England in the war, some airmen serving with the RAF, and on into the Cold War. You read about the political struggles and strength of will that prevailed.
I am enjoying my copy very much and suggest anyone interested in history – quick – get a copy for yourself!
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Holiday Humor –
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Farewell Salutes –
William Anderson – Jones County, GA; US Navy, WWII, Korea & Vietnam, Sr. Chief (Ret.)
Robert Caplan – Knoxville, TN; US Navy, WWII
Thomas Corbett – Dorchester, MA; USMC, WWII, USS Bennington
Kenneth Fransen – Sun City, AZ; US Army, Korea
Thelburn Knepp – Peoria, IL; US Army, WWII, ETO, 89th Infantry Division
Bruce Linzy – Gay, FL; US Army, Company C/1st Batt./87th RCT
John Murray – Bronx, NY; US Air Force
Julian Parrish – San Diego, CA; USMC, Vietnam, 1st Force Recon, Colonel
Robert Thamm – NY & FL, US Navy
Don Witherspoon – Lamar, SC; US Army, Korea, 9th Reg./2nd Infantry Division, Silver Star
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About GP
Everett Smith served with the Headquarters Company, 187th Regiment, 11th A/B Division during WWII. This site is in tribute to my father, "Smitty." GP is a member of the 11th Airborne Association. Member # 4511 and extremely proud of that fact!Posted on December 30, 2016, in Book Reviews and tagged 1940's, Authors, Books, family history, History, Military, Military History, New Zealand, war, WW2, WWII. Bookmark the permalink. 106 Comments.
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Reblogged this on Momentary Lapse Of Sanity.
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Thank you!
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Thank you very much for sharing the news of this great book’s publication!! It has something for everyone!!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year GP.
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Thank you, Lloyd. I hope you and yours have had a terrific season!
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That’s so exciting! Bet your dad wouldn’t have anticipated anything like that ever happening with one of his letters. 🙂
Happy New Year!
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I used to ask him why he never sent them to a magazine or anything to be published. He just nixed it off, saying that no one would be interested in what he wrote so long ago. Surprise!!
Happy New Year to you as well, my very dear friends (and teachers!)
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I will certainly add Soldiers’ Stories to my reading list!
A quick note the Barnes and Noble Link send me to a book tittle “My Man Jeeves”…
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Thanks, I’ll have to edit that link, it worked when I previewed it.
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Nice to see your Dad’s letters getting wider circulation.
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I’m quite thrilled with it myself!! I appreciate you reading the post. Hope everything works out for your group this year!!
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The book is quite interesting and the more than did their part to help keep the Allied countries free.
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We did have a wee air force once.
But a ‘progressive’ prime ministress cancelled it. The ‘boys in blue’ are now a ferrying and reconnaissance service while our great military genius PM went on to serve (herself) in top jobs at the so-called United Nations.
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Exciting, & it looks like a beautiful book!
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It is! I’m thrilled to have it. I did quite well this Christmas!!
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That’s fantastic.
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Thank you very much!
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Thank you very much! That sure puts a smile on my face for the New Year!!
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Happy New Year, GP!
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Thank you, Tiny!!
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Congratulations on the published story!!! I remember reading about Smitty! Nice!! Happy New Year!! ❤
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Thank you!
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Thank wünsche ein gutes neue Jahr lieber Gruß Gislinde
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Congratulations! Thanks for the heads-up about the books. Have a Happy New Year!
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You do as well!
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A very happy and successful 2017 to you. Thank you for all your support as well. All the very best. Chris.
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Thank you – here’s wishing you all the best in 2017!
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Happy new year!
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Same to you!!
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Okay, I get it – How to lose weight? Get outta the blizzard!
All good wishes 🙂
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And you thought losing weight was going to be difficult, eh? 🙂
Happy New Year, Eric!
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Good to see your father’s story published in the book! Congratulations, and Happy New Year!
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Thank you very much – for EVERYTHING, Lavinia!
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thank you!
may your new year
be filled with calm
peaceful breaths 🙂
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Thank you – I wish you and yours the same!
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Happy New Year, GP.
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Thank you very much – have a great one yourself!!
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Thank you, my dear.
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I know exactly what you mean but reporting (and digging and compiling and researching) is work too and without it their stories might be forgotten. You perform a vital role in seeing that their stories live on. I love the work you do (and if I knew how to do it, this is where I’d add a cute smiley face).
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You have to REALLY like to read constantly!! haha
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Oh! It’s wonderful that you got one of Smitty’s letters published in what looks like a great book. You know I think all of your writing should be preserved and published so that’s fantastic news. Happy New Year! Thank you for enriching my life with your all your excellent, informative, interesting blog entries
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Thank you, Lynn, but the troops did all the work – I merely report it as best I can. Here’s hoping 2017 will be great!!
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I wish you a Happy new year 2017. I am looking forward to read your blog next year !
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And that will be great because the next post will be in the new year!! Thanks for the wishing of good cheer and have a great one yourself!!
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Wish you all the best for 2017
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Thank you very much, Mary Lou.
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Thank you very much for this, Penny. I’m certain Myra Miller and Matthew Wright will feel the same!
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Congrats to you on behalf of Smitty
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Thank you, Derrick. Enjoy your New Year’s Eve [ staying up?].
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I doubt we’ll be up at midnight, thanks, GP. 🙂 Enjoy yours, too.
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haha, I didn’t even try!!
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Whoo hoo!! Well done GP! I think you are already an accomplished writer 😊Have a great 2017!!
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Thanks for the vote of confidence, but it was my father who is published now – and he is the one who deserves to be!!
Happy New Year!
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Buon anno! 🙂
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Grazie e felice anno nuovo!
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Good going , GP !
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Thanks! I found Dr. Miller by accident and almost submitted too late to be included, but it has all worked out! Let’s hope the same luck in 2017.
Happy New Year! 🍸
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Congratulations on having one of Smittys story’s published, maybe it’s time the complete memories were put into book form gp.
New Years Eve here and temps in the high 30′.
Best wishes for the New Year Mate.
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That would be something, eh? I don’t think I have enough to actually make a book and know I don’t have the money to self-publish, but who knows!!
Happy New Year, buddy!! Ring in the New Year with that great family of yours!
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Thanks for sharing this with us, GP!
HapHapHappy New Year HUGS!!! and thank you for being a positive part of my 2016! 🙂
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Let’s make it another good year!! Cheers! 🍸
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Happy New Year to you and yours, and happy blogging for 2017!
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Thanks and same to you!!
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Congratulations! Glad that your Dad’s letters are published. All the best!
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Thank you, Kathy! It is a great feeling!
Happy New Year!
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I bet it is and so happy for you!
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Thank you!
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Congrats to you and the others who are included in the book. It looks wonderful.
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Thank you, Sheryl. I can’t help but wonder what Dad would be saying right about now!
Happy New Year!
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GP Cox… we are humbled by your great review of Soldiers’ Stories. The addition of Smitty’s Jungle Juice story was a no-brainer to us! We saw it as a way to get people to your blog to read more about Smitty. The letters are truly amazing. Thank you again for seeing the win/win in this sharing of stories. We are honored to promote you and what you do on behalf of WWII veterans. The stories must be preserved for the next generation. Myra
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Myra, you have been wonderful through all this publishing process. You kept me up to date on every step. I can’t thank you enough for getting Smitty’s letter into your book, despite me being almost too late!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your family!!
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It’s wonderful these stories are being preserved!
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I am thrilled, Colleen! It is an honor to have dad included with the other veterans in this book!!
Happy New Year!
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Here’s to never forgetting, and always honoring!
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Terrific reply, Colleen!!!
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That’s great that one of your father’s wonderful letters has been published in this book. You know how much I enjoy them. Happy New Year!
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I was actually late in submitting the letters, but Dr. Miller pushed it through! I am thrilled to see his letter in print – it is probably one time I proved Smitty wrong – he said no one would be interested in reading his letters!
Happy New Year! Cheers 🍸
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I don’t know how many you have, but I definitely think the ones I’ve read are publishable as a collection, even if you self-publish. Letters like that—written about historic events and times and funny and touching and beautifully written—are important historical documents that should be cherished!
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I know that they are priceless to me. I am thrilled that the readers here are enjoying them as well!!
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Thanks for a great year of fascinating tales and important history, G. I am looking forward to continuing my education on WW II in 2017. 🙂 The best to you and your family in the coming year. –Curt
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Thank you very much, Curt. I’ve seen things on your site I never thought I’d ever see and thank you for that! You AND your family give me many days of adventure!
Happy New Year!!
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It was our pleasure, G. 🙂 –Curt
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What an honor to have your dad’s letter included in this precious book of memoirs about the American heroes of WW2! Receiving the book just in time for Christmas must have truly been a moment of great joy and pride CP.
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You bet! It was even a day ahead of the UPS tracking date predicted!
Have a great New Years, Peter!
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Congratulations and I am so pleased for you, you work so hard to give us this wonderful site. I so wish you and your Family every good wish for 2017, may we all have Peace wherever we are. Take care. Anna.
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What a wonderful comment to give me, especially looking into the New Year! Thank you, Anna.
Happy New Year!
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Thanks for providing us all with such an informative and interesting year. My mother’s brother, Richard Peers, flew and died as part of WWII H.M.S. Sparrow Hawk. This posting was a good reminder!
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There has been a long history with that name! I know you are proud of him.
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Happy New Year, GP — thank you for a year of memorable and meaningful posts.
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And i can say all the same to you, Jet! Here’s to another year coming up! 🍸
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Heartiest congratulations. Once it is print, it will be there for ever for people to refer to.
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Thank you! I just wish Smitty knew how many people enjoy his letters! I used to always be after him to try and get them published, but he never thought anyone would be interested in him.
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Great to see you in print, GP! Thanks for all the great posts, and for your dedication during 2016. I wish you and your family the very best for 2017, from England.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you very much, Pete. I sincerely wish you and yours (and that includes Ollie of course) the same!
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Ollie says “Have a tail wag, GP.” !
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Happy new year 😁
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Thank you, same to you.
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Hi – many thanks for the shout out for my book! Much appreciated. The promo period is over (Amazon limit the number of days I can do that each quarter) but I’ll be offering the book again free in a while. It’s always free to subscribers of Amazon’s Prime service.
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Thank you for the update. I suppose I’d better edit the post, eh?
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Thank you very much for including my post!!
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