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Jernigan, E. J. Tin Can Man ISBN 13: 9781452631806

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E. J. Jernigan's memoir offers listeners a fascinating glimpse of life as an enlisted man aboard the USS Saufley, one of the most highly decorated destroyers of World War II. It is a rarely told story of the sailors who fought the war from boiler rooms, after-steering spaces, radio shacks, and other gritty places that keep a warship going. For the author, it was a world of strong emotions and quick reactions, where men had to adapt and grow if they were to survive.

With its colorful view of what went on below decks, Tin Can Man has made a lasting contribution to World War II literature since its publication in 1993. It appeals to veterans, historians and naval enthusiasts alike looking for an honest account of what happened.

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E. J. Jernigan served on the USS Saufley during World War II and wrote about his experiences in the memoir Tin Can Man.
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While most naval combat books seem to be written by commanding officers of ships or by naval officers who share their tactical prowess, Tin Can Man is written from the enlisted man's point of view. The title comes from "tin cans"--a Navy nickname for destroyers. Jernigan's account of his wartime service on board the destroyer USS Saufley is realistic and his descriptions accurate. His portrayal of everyday life aboard and the battle actions of the Saufley , which was one of the most decorated ships in the U.S. Navy during World War II, plus his own naval background make this book fascinating to read. Highly recommended for public libraries or any other library that has a military or naval history collection or military clientele.
- Terry Wirick, Erie Cty. Lib. System, Pa.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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