From Tot To Trooper

Covers Rupert's first 30 years from 1914 to 1945. Childhood, falling in love, National Guard and particularly focuses on his World War II service gives a feel for life in the first half of the 20th century. Has 39 photos & 1 map. Written at age 90, Rupert's amazing recall and attention to detail will give you an idea of how life was lived in years from first to the second World War. Social, military & personal history come alive in this remarkable memoir. Addenda: he died a month short of his 100th birthday in April 2014.