Bascom Lee Field, 1890-1918 reveals the life of a dedicated North Carolina engineer who gave his all in war.
This biography follows a young man whose roots run deep in rural North Carolina. Born in 1890, he built a path from a small community into the professional world of civil engineering, education, and service. The book traces his college years, his quiet but steady leadership, and the choices that shaped his character before he went on to serve in World War I. Through personal letters and records, it presents a portrait of a man defined by duty, steadiness, and a commitment to country.
- Learn how a student devoted to work and learning became a respected engineering professional.
- See the values that guided him during college, athletics, and community involvement.
- Understand his wartime role as an engineer on the front lines and the specific acts of service he performed.
- Grasp the legacy of a young officer whose life bridged local roots and national duty.
Ideal for readers of military history and biographies that honor quiet, steadfast courage in the face of war.