Into life's school
Subtitle: my World War II memories
By: Clifford B. "CB" Digre.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: C. Digre]
Published: 2009
Place of publication: [Minneapolis, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 319
ISBN-13: 9780615225418
Subjects: Digre, Clifford B., -- 1923-; United States. -- Army Air Forces. -- Bombardment Group, 457th -- History; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American; Veterans -- Minnesota -- Biography; United States -- Armed Forces -- Aerial gunners; Minneapolis (Minn.) -- Biography
Genres: Personal narratives, American; Biography
Other titles: My World War II memories
Description: "World War II vet Cliff Digre takes us on an adventure from two years before he goes to England with the 8th Air Force through early jobs, induction, and basic training. The pace picks up when Digre is chosen by the discerning and confident pilot William T. Robinson to be a member of his crew. We learn about each of the crew members who are  from all around the United States and from many different social and religious backgrounds. High drama occurs when the Robertson crew goes into battle in B-17 bombers from the 457th Bomb Group in the 8th Air Force over Germany from 1944 until the end of the war. The final chapter recounts the transition from "Life's School" to "Life" as the author shares the lessons he learns about friendship, teamwork, thinking flexibly, learning new skills, and making committments to both a career and to his beloved wife. You will laugh and you will cry as Digre takes us through real human drama, and what it was like for a young man to take on the responsibilities of military training, flying missions, and struggling to get on with his life"--P. [2] of cover.
Notes: LC copies signed by author.
Table of contents: title: Leaving school life: the two years before military induction; title: Into Life's School: induction and basic training; title: Crew assignment and training; title: On to combat; title: The war is over; title: Returning home; title: Into life: the two years after the military and beyond.