The Unknowns
by Patrick K. O'Donnell
"The Untold Story of America's Unknown Soldier and WWI's Most Decorated Heroes who Brought Him Home"
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The Unknowns by Patrick K. O'Donnell
Details
War:
World War I
Perspective:
Infantry
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Published Date:
2018
ISBN13:
9780802128331
Summary
The Unknowns tells the story of eight American soldiers who fought heroically in World War I and were later chosen to serve as Body Bearers for the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Patrick O'Donnell weaves together their individual wartime experiences, from brutal trench warfare to daring missions, with the solemn ceremony of selecting and honoring America's Unknown Soldier. The book illuminates both the extraordinary courage of these decorated heroes on the battlefield and their role in creating one of the nation's most sacred memorial traditions.
