The Frustrated Raider : The Story of the German Cruiser CORMORAN in World War I
by Burdick, Charles
- Used
- Condition
- Fine in Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0809308991
- ISBN 13
- 9780809308996
- Seller
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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. 0809308991 . Book and Dust Jacket are in FINE condition. Previous owners bookplate on front endpaper. Endflap is price clipped. 119 pages. Southern Illinois University Press. 1979. One of thousands of Military and Aviation books we have recently acquired from a personal library. Many in fine and like new condition. This copy is from the Library of Peter Paul Martinek, who was awarded the Navy Cross. Peter Paul Martinek, U. S. N. Citation: Navy Cross War: World War II Peter Paul Martinek, NC for heroism and courageous devotion to duty during the attack on the USS Marblehead by Japanese enemy bombers on February 10, 1942. Promptly upon the destruction of his station by a bomb explosion, Martinek, already sprinkled with powder, entered the wrecked and burning quarters for Chief Petty Officers, and despite complete darkness and smoke, removed exposed powder in the path of the fire, disposing of it over the side. Furthermore, he displayed initiative and skill in the fighting of fires and rescuing of the wounded. These qualities together with an utter disregard for his own personal safety contributed greatly to the saving of the ship for further war service and the saving of many lives. Mr. Martinek was the Legion of Valor National Commander 1955-1956. He resided in Arizona. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 119 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Book Gallery // Mike Riley (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 100191
- Title
- The Frustrated Raider : The Story of the German Cruiser CORMORAN in World War I
- Author
- Burdick, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0809308991
- ISBN 13
- 9780809308996
- Publisher
- Southern Illinois University Press
- Place of Publication
- Carbondale, IL
- Date Published
- 1979
- Keywords
- 0809308991, World War 1, Militaria, 1914, 1918, Naval History, Militaria, HISTORY, MILITARY, Nautical
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military; Nautical; *Book Gallery Catalog*;
Terms of Sale
Book Gallery // Mike Riley
All Books are returnable within ten days of receipt. Books are guaranteed to be in condition described.
About the Seller
Book Gallery // Mike Riley
Biblio member since 2006
Phoenix, Arizona
About Book Gallery // Mike Riley
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