Your Father's Forgotten Heroes

Your Father's Forgotten Heroes

By: Orrin Turner

It’s 1917, and fifteen-year-old Homer Russell Turner has secretly left home to enlist in the United States Army. Join him on his stateside and overseas journey from boyhood to manhood as he navigates and builds the road to war with the 7th Engineers. Share in his friendships, hardships, losses, and victories in this captivating tale based on a true story guided by entries recorded in his handwritten journal that is over one hundred years old.

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FAQs

Is "Your Father's Forgotten Heroes" based on a true story?

Yes. The book is a captivating tale based on the real-life experiences of Homer Russell Turner, guided by his actual handwritten journal entries from over a century ago.

Who is the protagonist of the book?

The story follows fifteen-year-old Homer Russell Turner, who secretly leaves home in 1917 to enlist in the United States Army during World War I.

What military unit did Homer Turner serve with?

Homer served with the 7th Engineers, and the book details their work in navigating and building the road to war both stateside and overseas.

What time period does the book cover?

The narrative begins in 1917 and follows Homer’s journey through the duration of his service during the Great War.

Does the book include actual journal entries?

The story is guided by and based upon the primary source material found in Homer’s 100-year-old personal diary.

What are the primary themes of the book?

Key themes include the transition from boyhood to manhood, the hardships of military engineering, wartime friendships, and the personal cost of victory.

How did a fifteen-year-old manage to enlist in the Army in 1917?

The book explores the journey of a young man who secretly left home to join the war effort, a phenomenon that occurred with several "underage" soldiers during that era.

Who is the author of "Your Father's Forgotten Heroes"?

The book is written by Orrin Turner, who meticulously researched and adapted the historical journal for modern readers.

Is this book suitable for history students?

Yes. Because it is based on a primary historical document, it provides an authentic look at the daily life, losses, and victories of a WWI engineer.

Where can I purchase a copy of the book?

"Your Father's Forgotten Heroes" is available on Amazon in both digital and print formats: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNNG1WJB.

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