This book is about the Indiana Majors family and especially John S. Majors, Civil War soldier. In this book, published for the very first time, are letters written by John to his wife, Carrie, telling about the battles, food, and life around the camp. He speaks of Abe Lincoln, Grant, Old Lee, John Brown, and many more. If you're interested in American history, and especially the Civil War, this book is a must for your collection.

"This book was written to provide and preserve an oral history of the eighty-four men and women who were interviewed...sharing their memories of World War II. The stories include seventy-six veterans and eight women who served as USO volunteers, Red Cross service workers, a Holocaust survivor, and women who worked on the home front...All of the veterans and the women who served in various support roles have a connection to Indiana"--from the Preface....

The name Donald Hamilton is one of the 927 Hoosiers honored at the state's Korean War memorial in Indianapolis for giving their lives during the war. The story of those who died, those who served and the loved ones back home who struggled to understand the horrors of war are examined in this book.

A collection of letters from a World War II solider to his family in New Ross, Indiana.

This book is about those who died, those who served, and the loved ones back home who struggled to understand the horrors of war.