Elwood: The Story of a Catholic World War II Hero
- Story of an ordinary Catholic and extraordinary man
- Sacrificed his life to save countless others aboard the USS President Coolidge
- Incredible biography of a Catholic war hero
- Great read for those who love history and biographies
Elwood Euart was born in 1914 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the second of seven children in a faithful Catholic family. Athletic, responsible, and likeable, Elwood was just an ordinary guy growing up in the 1920s and ’30s. He had his share of victories and defeats, accomplishments and setbacks, joys and heartaches. He went to Mass, helped his family, went to college, embarked on a military career, and advanced to the rank of captain in the U.S. Army.
On October 26, 1942, in the South West Pacific Theatre of World War II, he and over 5,000 troops were aboard the SS President Coolidge when it struck two American mines while approaching a naval base. Those who were able to make it safely to shore watched as Elwood risked his life by returning to the vessel to save the remaining men on board. After rescuing the men from the infirmary unit, he was unable to escape and went down with the ship.
Sister Lucia Treanor, a direct relative of Elwood, tells of his extraordinary heroism in the face of danger. But Elwood: The Story of a Catholic World War II Hero is more than that — it is the story of true faith and real virtue, born of a love for God and others, which gave the young Captain Euart the fortitude to do what was needed when the time came.
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- 2021-11-10
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- Our Sunday Visitor
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- world war, war ii, world war ii, elwood story, story world, ii hero, hero story, president coolidge, sister lucia, lucia treanor, elwood story world, story world war, war ii hero, ii hero story, sister lucia treanor
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- short_description:
- "Elwood: The Story of a Catholic World War II Hero" is a powerful biography of Elwood Euart, an ordinary man of extraordinary courage. This captivating book, authored by his relative Sister Lucia Treanor, FSE, recounts Euart's selfless act of heroism
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- aboard the USS President Coolidge during World War II. Perfect for history and biography enthusiasts, it highlights faith and virtue that inspired his sacrifice. 176 pages, softcover.
Elwood: The Story of a Catholic World War II Hero
$18.95