Hines, Walter
Aggies of the Pacific War New Mexico College of A&M and the war with Japan / Walter Hines. - Las Cruces, N.M. : Yucca Tree Press, c1999. - ix, 166 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm.
Errata sheet inserted.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 160-161) and index.
World War II, the most significant event of the 20th century, touched New Mexico A&M and alumni. From the defense of Bataan and POW camps, and 'up the ladder' to the liberation of the Philippines and the surrender of Japan, they were involved. As a Land Grant College, New Mexico A&M was the only four-year educational institution in the state with an ROTC program. Because of this, many of the graduates commissioned as officers in the 1930s and early 40s participated in the Pacific Theater. Other attendees did not have an opportunity to graduate but served with distinction in all branches of the military. Many paid with their lives.
Hines has documented their stories with text and vintage photos. This is a unique view into the Pacific war and those who fought it. This is his tribute to those Aggies of the Pacific War.
1881325377
9781881325376
99071426
New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts--Alumni and alumnae--Biography.
World War--Campaigns--Pacific Area.--1939-1945
D767.9 / .H56 1999
940.5426 Hin 48
Aggies of the Pacific War New Mexico College of A&M and the war with Japan / Walter Hines. - Las Cruces, N.M. : Yucca Tree Press, c1999. - ix, 166 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm.
Errata sheet inserted.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 160-161) and index.
World War II, the most significant event of the 20th century, touched New Mexico A&M and alumni. From the defense of Bataan and POW camps, and 'up the ladder' to the liberation of the Philippines and the surrender of Japan, they were involved. As a Land Grant College, New Mexico A&M was the only four-year educational institution in the state with an ROTC program. Because of this, many of the graduates commissioned as officers in the 1930s and early 40s participated in the Pacific Theater. Other attendees did not have an opportunity to graduate but served with distinction in all branches of the military. Many paid with their lives.
Hines has documented their stories with text and vintage photos. This is a unique view into the Pacific war and those who fought it. This is his tribute to those Aggies of the Pacific War.
1881325377
9781881325376
99071426
New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts--Alumni and alumnae--Biography.
World War--Campaigns--Pacific Area.--1939-1945
D767.9 / .H56 1999
940.5426 Hin 48