George's Rendezvous with Destiny
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.50 (941 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1503195821 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He returned from the war to spend his life as an educator. . Vakey spent three years, three months, and fifteen days in World War II, 165 days in combat. About the Author George H
. George H. He returned from the war to spend his life as an educator. Vakey spent three years, three months, and fifteen days in World War II, 165 days in combat
Fitzwoman said it's in turn funny and moving. I am a bit biased here because I was the assistant editor for this book. But the story is all George's. Told in his own words, it's in turn funny and moving, scary and encouraging. So many of our WWII veterans are already gone, and their stories with them. But George took the time a. Lillian Ammann (Lillie) said World War II vet's memories. I edited this book for George, so naturally I think it's great. However, I loved the story from the first reading. George is a World War II vet, having served in the unit with the longest period of combat in the war. Like many vets, he had never told his story, so I'm delighted he c
George was motivated to share his story when a writer researching World War II interviewed him. He also held several management positions and directorships in the school district, ending his career as Associate Superintendent of Instruction K-12. He studied agriculture at Texas A&M until the attack on Pearl Harbor. After the war, he returned to college and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies, and a Master of School Administration. Then he joined the Army and served four years in the infantry. In his ninety-plus years, George Vakey has experienced a life that most people can’t even imagine. He was also in the Psychology Department, San Antonio Junior College in the Night Division.. George worked as a private detective and a special agent for the Railway Express agency before entering the education field. George’s memories of his war experiences include both t