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100 1 _aHancock, H. Irving
_q(Harrie Irving),
_d1868-1922
245 1 0 _aUncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants; or, Serving Old Glory as Line Officers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-08-21
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Jacqueline Jeremy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants; or, Serving Old Glory as Line Officers" by H. Irving Hancock is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two young soldiers, Hal Overton and Noll Terry, who transition from enlisted men to second lieutenants in the United States Army. The book captures their anticipation and experiences as they settle into their roles as officers and confront personal and professional challenges that arise during their service. The opening of the book establishes a sense of suspense and eagerness among the characters as they await news from the War Department regarding their commission status. Hal and Noll's conversation with Hal's mother highlights their strong desire to rise through the ranks and serve their country, setting the tone for their journey. As they receive their official appointments, the narrative hints at their imminent challenges, including dealing with conflict in their new roles and the reactions of those around them, such as the antagonistic Bunny Hepburn. This introduction paves the way for a tale of camaraderie, duty, and the complexities of military life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States. Army -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26381
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