Colonel (Ret.) Harry G. Canham: Humble and Gentle in Victory Pilot's Courage, Faith and Patriotism 1942-1974 - Hardcover

Gwin, Ruby

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1490766235 ISBN 13: 9781490766232

Publisher: Trafford Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

Colonel Harry G. Canham made unfathomable sacrifices, spending over three decades away from the comfort of home on dangerous missions to protect and defend America. He knows about military preparedness, global strategy, and combined operations in the coalition war against fascism waged in air over several diverse theaters of operations. He displayed physical courage, flying top secret weapon and combat missions, aiding in paving the way for peace. Colonel Canham served during World War II, Korea, Resrves, NATO Operations, and Vietnam as pilot, director, and commander and flew twenty-two thousand miles night missions. During Colonel Canham's thirty-two years of service, he earned numerous medals and decorations, but his main objective was all about victory. He didn't court attention and never flinched from an assignment. The chronological air force tree branches he had built were records that represented the spirit and ideals of the heart of a young Illinois boy making a decision in 1942. For Colonel Canham, he made it home, but not unscratched. After he recovered from a serious Vietnam injury, it never entered his mind to quit and continued to fly eighty-six more missions. Harry's military journey is unique of a modest pilot who wished not to tell of his accomplishments but just a pilot doing his duty.

About this title

About the Author

Ruby Gwin was born and raised in rural Indiana, married, and the mother of three children. As a history buff, she has penned and copyrighted nine books, of which this will be her sixth release.

Edition details

• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1490766235
• ISBN 13: 9781490766232
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 146