Description: Desmond Doss: In God's Care; The Unlikeliest Hero And Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipient Author: Doss, Frances M. [Colin Powell] Title: Desmond Doss: In God's Care; The Unlikeliest Hero And Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipient Publication: Collegedale, Tenn: The College Press, 1998 Edition: First Edition Description: Inscribed to Gen. Colin Powell, the first edition of Desmond Doss: In God's Care. Paperback. Octavo, [viii], 190pp, [10]. Paperback, title and illustrations on covers. No additional printings mentioned. Housed in blue cloth clamshell, title in gilt on spine. Signed on the cover page and title page by Desmond T. Doss. Additional inscription opposite title page: "To General Colin L. Powell, U.S.A. (Ret.) 7/27/98. God Bless You, Desmond D. / Prov. 3:5, 6." Near fine. Desmond Doss (1919-2006) was a conscientious objector due to his religious convictions as a Seventh-day Adventist. He served as a combat medic in the Pacific Theater, earning two Bronze Stars and the Medal of Honor. He was the only conscientious objector to earn the Medal of Honor during World War II. His story received national attention in 2016 with the release of Hacksaw Ridge, an Academy Award nominated film depicting the life of Corporal Doss. Provenance: Potomac Auction House, Lot 510, Estate of Colin Powell. Seller ID: 13945 Subject: World War II The First Edition The First Edition offers collectors the finest selection of notable rare books by important world figures. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Vero Beach, FL, we take great pride in carrying books that are important around the world, but also in our local community. We're proud members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association, the Northern Ohio Bibliophilic Society and the Better Business Bureau of Cincinnati. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Doss, Frances M. [Colin Powell
Illustrator: Inscribed to Gen. Colin Powell, the first edition of Desmond
Publisher: The College Press
Year Printed: 1998
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Signed
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
