The Infantry Journal Reader

xx, (2), 679, [1] p. 22 cm. This copy belonged to Major Charlesd M. Gettys, who was with the 5th Infantry in 1943. This is believe to be the same officer who rose to the rank of Major General. From an on-line posting: "Major General Charles Martin Gettys. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, January 1, 1915. Died 1982. Second Lieutenant (Reserve) 1936 Brigadier General, July 1, 1965 Major General, August 1 1968 Served in World War II Deputy Director J-3 (Operations), Joint Chiefs of Staff 1966-67 Deputy Special Assistant for Strategic Mobility, Joint Chiefs of Staff 1967-68 Commanding General, 23d Infantry Division (Americal) 1968-69 Director of Individual Training (Office of Army Deputy Chief of Staff Personnel) 1969-70 Chief of Staff U.S. Army, Vietnam, 1970-71 Commanding General, U. S. Army, Alaska, 1971-73 Distinguished Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster) Silver Star (with Oak Leaf Cluster) Legion of Merit (with two Oak Leaf Clusters) Bronze Star Medal On June 23, 1968, Major General Charles M. Gettys assumed command of the Americal Division in Vietnam following interim commander Brigadier General George H. Young, Jr. " Nothing in this book was included merely because its writer held or achieved high rank. Fair in poor dust jacket. Signed by previous owner. DJ worn, torn, chipped, and soiled. Front board weak, restrengthened with glue. First edition. First editon [stated]. PResumed first printing.…