Author: GUMPERTZ, CAPTAIN SYDNEY G. [GUSTAVE]
Title: The Jewish Legion of Valor - the Story of Americans of Jewish Faith Who Distinguished Themselves in the Armed Forces in All the Wars of the Republic, and a General History of the Exploits of the Jews Through the Ages
Description: New York: Sydney G. Gumpertz, 1946. Updated Edition. Hardcover. First printed in 1934, this 1946 edition is updated to the end of WWII. "Tells the story of the bravery and distinguished battle service of hundreds of boys of Jewish faith who have been awarded the highly coveted decorations for individual feats of extreme heroism, above and beyond the call of duty. Tells of the great deeds of Jews in all the wars of the Republic, beginning with Continental days and ending with those of the present. Recites their citations and in glowing language paints brilliant pictures of feats of prowess, of unselfish devotion, of supreme sacrifice." - Preface. 449 pages. Black and white photographic plates. Front inner joint partly open. Contents tanned with age. Above-average wear to original navy cloth elaborately decorated in partially faded gilt. No dust jacket, presumably as issued. A worthy reference copy.; 8vo. Fair with No dust jacket as issued .

Keywords: Soldiers Army Medals Badges Etc. United States Military Judaica