02659cam a22003853u 4500 74124 UtSlPG 20260610134721.0 m cr n 260607r20241928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Greene, H. P. S. (Henry Paul Stevens), 1892-1947 In the line of duty Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from the July 1, 1928 issue of Adventure magazine. Release date is 2024-07-25 Roger Frank and Sue Clark "In the Line of Duty" by H. P. S. Greene is a humorous novella written in the early 20th century, likely during the interwar period. This light-hearted narrative follows the misadventures of a flying lieutenant, Tommy Lang, who goes AWOL amidst the backdrop of military life during World War I. The book provides a satirical look at the challenges and absurdities faced by young officers in the military, specifically within the American Air Service in France. The story begins with Tommy's journey to a dismal flying field in central France, where he struggles to adapt to the Army's rigors and peculiarities. After arriving at the flying field and befriending fellow officers, he is thrust into a series of comical situations, including a misunderstanding with military police and the responsibilities of command far beyond his experience. As he navigates through various mishaps—including an ill-fated trip for a drink and an unexpected promotion—Tommy remains charmingly unversed in the military lifestyle. Ultimately, his experience culminates in an ironic twist when he must confront his superior officer after going AWOL to alleviate his own misery, leading to a resolution that highlights both the absurdity and camaraderie of military life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1928 Short stories World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Fiction Air pilots, Military -- Fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations, American -- Fiction Pyles, V. E. (Virgil Evans), 1891-1965 Produced from the July 1, 1928 issue of Adventure magazine. https://archive.org/details/adv_1928_07_01 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74124 114849 114849