William G. Bainbridge

Top Sergeant: The Life and Times of Sergeant Major of the Army William G. Bainbridge

William G. Bainbridge; Dan Cragg

Synopsis:
"Bill Bainbridge was the fifth Sergeant Major of the Army and one of the finest soldiers the United States Army has ever produced. His insights into the role of the army's leaders should be required reading for all noncommissioned officers on active duty."--George W. Dunaway Sergeant Major of the Army (Ret.)In a military career spanning more than three decades, Bill Bainbridge saw service in three wars, fought in two of them, and was captured in one. He received ten Good Conduct Medals, two awards of the Combat Infantry Badge, three Army Commendation Medals, and the Distinguished Service Medal, among others. But the greatest moment in his career came when he was selected to be Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army, its highest NCO position, an office he was the first to hold for four years.But Bainbridge's most important job in his illustrious career was tending the welfare of his soldiers. TOP SERGEANT is all about doing what a good sergeant does best--attending to the needs of his men--and what it takes to be a great noncommissioned officer in an army that officers are proud to command--but NCOs really run."THIS VOLUME . . . SHOULD BE READ BY EVERY AMERICAN." --Julius W. Gates Sergeant Major of the Army (Ret.)

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Other editions: Hardcover - 1995