Gale R. Ammerman

An American Glider Pilot's Story (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This is the story of one American glider pilot in World War II. After enlisting in the Army in May 1941, Gale went through basic training and airplane mechanic instruction. In 1942 he volunteered for glider pilot training, going to South Plains Army Flying School, Lubbock, Texas, and later Bowman Field, receiving ground combat training since glider pilots might be required to fight as infantry after a combat landing. In 1943 he joined the 436th Troop Carrier Group and after more training, the unit set off for England on 24 December 1943. Gale then flew gliders into combat during the Normandy invasion, Holland and Rhine crossing operations, and his accounts of these episodes are detailed and riveting. You will not soon forget the story of a young man who went off to war as a member of one of the most dangerous occupations of any combat arm. 65 photos/documents. A Merriam Press World War 2 Autobiography.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lulu.com
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781794896710
• Artikelnr.: 60931187

Autorenporträt

Dr. Gale R. Ammerman died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, in Aliceville, Alabama. Born in Sullivan County, Indiana on March 6, 1923, he was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as a glider pilot in World War II. Dr. Ammerman made combat glider landings on D-Day, June 1944, in Holland and across the Rhine River. For his actions he was awarded the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Dutch Orange Lanyard and a Presidential Unit Citation. He was discharged from the Air Force as a First Lieutenant on January 4, 1946. Following his service in World War II he earned a Doctorate of Philosophy degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. and served as professor of Food Science and Technology at Mississippi State University until he retired after 23 years. He retained the rank of Professor Emeritus following his retirement. Following his retirement from MSU, Dr. Ammerman served for many years in economic development in Pickens County, Ala., as advisor to the Pickens County Commission and served on the Board of Directors of the West Alabama Economic Development Authority. He is a past President of the Aliceville Area Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jane Burke Ammerman; one daughter, Kathleen Winston of Starkville, Miss.; sons, John Ammerman of Columbia, South Carolina, Joseph Ammerman of Richland, Mississippi, Mark Ammerman of Aliceville, Ala., and Chris Ammerman of Montgomery, Ala.; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.