Father Duffy's Story: A Tale of Humor and Heroism, of Life and Death with the Fighting Sixty-Ninth

by Francis Patrick Duffy, Joyce Kilmer

Father Duffy's Story is a captivating and inspiring memoir written by Francis P. Duffy, a Catholic priest who served as a chaplain for the Fighting Sixty-Ninth infantry regiment during World War I. The book is an account of Father Duffy's experiences during the war, including his interactions with soldiers, his spiritual guidance, and his own personal struggles. Throughout the book, Father Duffy shares stories of humor and heroism, as well as the harsh realities of life and death on the battlefield. He also provides insights into the unique challenges faced by soldiers of different faiths and backgrounds. Father Duffy's Story is a moving tribute to the men he served with and a testament to the power of faith and courage in the face of adversity.1919. With an historical appendix by Joyce Kilmer. From the Battles are not fought by commanding officers alone, not even by chaplains unaided; and the men who do the fighting usually get little personal credit for their valor. My chronicle claims no merit save that of being true. The only critics I had in mind while writing it were those who fought in France. If they say that the pictures are true, I am content. The diary style has been deliberately chosen because it permits the introduction of incidents, and also lends itself to the telling a plain unvarnished tale. Preparations at Home; In Training Abroad; The Luneville Sector; The Baccarat Sector; The Champagne Defensive; The Battle of the Ourcq; After the Battle; The St. Mihiel Offensive; The Argonne Offensive; and With the Army of Occupation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Military History

394 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 2007

About the author

Francis Patrick Duffy (1871–1932) was a Canadian American soldier, Catholic priest and military chaplain.

Reviews

[Dave E]

Father Duffy's book is an excellent record of the New York's 69th Infantry Regiment during WWI. Some chapters take the form of a diary, including observations of the men around him, while others document the actions of the regiment during its major battles in 1918. He does an excellent job of documenting many of the men's battle deaths and injuries, frequently as related to him by others who were there. The listing of the names of the dead while appreciated for its thoroughness and showing how every soul mattered the Father, did make for stilted reading in some parts of the book.

[Ebook Reader]

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