The Marine: A Guadalcanal Survivor's Final Battle

by Ben Wofford and William Richard White

Book Overview

"A time would come when I learned a different side of Death--a peaceful, caring side. Of the release from pain. We became old friends, Death and I. Thus it was that I felt sadness though not remorse... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557508801
• ISBN13: 9781557508805
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

A survivor of the battle of Guadalcanal.

I was really touched by this book. This is the story of Bill and his final battle with cancer. This man survived the battle of Guadalcanal by his wits and bravery. He was in the signal corps which basically meant he strung telephone wire between different front lines and rear areas. His story is his experience of life and death on the island of Gaudalcanal. The book also has commentary from his doctor on his final battle with cancer in 1997. This is truly a touching story, much like Duty. The veterans of World War II contributed much to the greatness of this country. Bill and Ben's sacrifices made this country great and that is why I love to read these stories. It is sad that Bill could not experience the satisfaction of seeing his story published.