George W. Hamilton, USMC
Subtitle: America's greatest World War I hero
By: Mark Mortensen
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 302
ISBN-13: 9780786463213
Subjects: World War, 1914-1918; Regimental histories; Officers; Campaigns; United States. Marine Corps; United States; Biography; United States. Marine Corps. Regiment, 5th. Company, 49th
Description: "A leader of the first major American assault on June 6, 1918, and the last ranking officer in the American Expeditionary Forces to learn that the war was over, Hamilton earned the Distinguished Service Cross, the Croix de Guerre, and two Medal of Honor recommendations. With this first complete biography, Hamilton takes his place among American military heroes"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.