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This book encompasses experiences that span almost a century in the life of Edgar "Buddy" Galvin. From notes and memory, Buddy reflects on the major highlights and lessons gleaned over that time. His story illuminates events in his lifetime; from his childhood growing up in Baltimore Maryland during Prohibition and the Great Depression, his long lasting affair with music, and his work as a 1st class ship-fitter where he witnessed the launching of the first Liberty ship the SS Patrick Henry.
Buddy relates in an intimate fashion, his experience in the United States Navy as a Long Range Aerial Navigator aboard B-24 Liberators, while on anti-submarine patrol out of Dunkeswell, England. He also gives a personal account of his participation in the search for Flight 19, one of the great aviation mysteries.
His life has been enriched with his travels around the world, family and friends, civic work, and his continuous commitment with volunteer efforts in the South Florida community.
144 Pages
Softcover Edition & Hardcover Edition
160 Black & White images
6 inches wide x 9 tall
Softcover Price: $12.99
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A NAS Fort Lauderdale
Museum Publication
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1
Family on Mother's Side Family on Father's Side Siblings and Birth Childhood Homes Chapter 2 M u s i c Chapter 3 Neighborhood Friends and Playtime Chapter 4 Memories of the Great Depression and Prohibition Chapter 5 High School Jobs and Post-High School Chapter 6 Work Leading Up to the Navy Boot Training to Hollywood From Hollywood to England Missions in England Chapter 7 Background History of Flight 19 Flight 19 Recollections |
Chapter 8
“This is Your Life” Chapter 9 My Chinese Son The Story of My Invasion Into “American Territory” Part II: “I Have a Great American Friend” Part III: “My Dream of Going to Study in the USA” Part IV: “Revelation of My Failure to Go to the USA” Chapter 10 Volunteerism Chapter 11 Travels Around the World Chapter 12 Family Tree Chapter 13 T r i v i a Acknowledgments Alphabetical Index |
NAS Fort Lauderdale Museum Publications Presents
This is Your Life: Edgar "Buddy" Galvin
This is Your Life: Edgar "Buddy" Galvin
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SOFTCOVER EDITION $12.99
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