Absolution: Charlie Company 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry - Hardcover

Boyle, Charles J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1887901302 ISBN 13: 9781887901307

Publisher: Sergeant Kirklands Museum &, 1999

Synopsis

Very good clean copy.

About this title

About the Author

Charles J. Boyle grew up in rural Pennsylvania, entering the Army as a private in 1958. He rose swiftly through the ranks, earning a commission through Infantry Officers Candidate School in 1966. He received a B.A. in History from the University of Tampa in 1973 and retired from service as a Major in 1978.Assigned to Vietnam during 1967-68, he commanded a platoon in combat. At the outbreak of the 1968 Tet offensive, he was selected to command Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Among his many awards are two Silver Stars for gallantry in action, two Bronze Stars for heroism, the Purple Heart, and numerous other awards for service. After retiring from the Army, Boyle spent the next 25 years teaching high school JROTC. He remains active with Vietnam Veteran groups and is frequently the featured speaker at reunions and other civic functions. Currently, he resides near Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sergeant Kirklands Museum &
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1887901302
• ISBN 13: 9781887901307
• Binding: Hardcover