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The Army Air Corps: Branch Immaterial : A World War II Memoir
W. G. Bonvouloir received greetings from the government in August 1941. He said to his wife, Nancy, “Don’t worry. I’m thirty-six, married with three children, and I’m overweight. They won’t take me.” Surprise! They have raised the weight limit for thirty-six year olds. “You’re in. Congratulations, Captain.” So begins the saga of his WWII experience.
He always maintained that “Those who stand and wait also serve.” This exemplified our mom. She stood and waited and raised three young girls, served with the GI Joe wives and kept the home fires burning. Dad wasn’t present physically, but he was always there. Mom made sure we knew that.
He always maintained that “Those who stand and wait also serve.” This exemplified our mom. She stood and waited and raised three young girls, served with the GI Joe wives and kept the home fires burning. Dad wasn’t present physically, but he was always there. Mom made sure we knew that.
310 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 8, 2019
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May 6, 2020MWSA Review
Colonel W.G. Bonvolour has written a memoir that shares a part of military history from World War II that not many know about. Branch Immaterial is one of those wonderful family books that a grandfather writes for his children and grandchildren to share what he did in the war. It is told as if the author is talking to you in person, sharing a special and sacred time of his life. The colonel's meticulous notes make this a real work of history. It’s a good read for those interested in U.S. history and the creation of the U.S. Air Force, while still telling an entertaining story. The colonel's personality shines through, a true highlight of the book and a great slice of his life.
Since Colonel Bonvolour's writings are from an earlier time frame and taken from his diaries, readers can perhaps forgive the conversational tone and the writing that doesn't necessarily follow current rules of grammar and punctuation. However, there is much to learn from this personal snapshot of the author's military career. On a personal note, I enjoyed meeting this author on the pages of his memoir.
Review by Rev. Bill McDonald (May 2020)
Colonel W.G. Bonvolour has written a memoir that shares a part of military history from World War II that not many know about. Branch Immaterial is one of those wonderful family books that a grandfather writes for his children and grandchildren to share what he did in the war. It is told as if the author is talking to you in person, sharing a special and sacred time of his life. The colonel's meticulous notes make this a real work of history. It’s a good read for those interested in U.S. history and the creation of the U.S. Air Force, while still telling an entertaining story. The colonel's personality shines through, a true highlight of the book and a great slice of his life.
Since Colonel Bonvolour's writings are from an earlier time frame and taken from his diaries, readers can perhaps forgive the conversational tone and the writing that doesn't necessarily follow current rules of grammar and punctuation. However, there is much to learn from this personal snapshot of the author's military career. On a personal note, I enjoyed meeting this author on the pages of his memoir.
Review by Rev. Bill McDonald (May 2020)
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