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Euell White is a true patriot and a soldier's soldier. He came up through the ranks to officership, but never lost the common touch that typifies real leadership. From the day he enlisted to the day he retired, Euell personified the time-honored tradition of leading by example. He was-and-is the real deal. Euell's book chronicles his well-lived and purpose-driven life as a splendid soldier, faithful husband and loving father. My Life as a Soldier is a stirring story, told well by the man who has been there and done that in and out of combat. In short, Euell's book is a good read' made better by his ability to write in terms that are clear to layman and professional alike. It deserves a wide audience. Thomas B, Vaughn Colonel, United States Army, Retired

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Major Euell White retired from the Army after 21 years service. He enlisted in 1951 at the age of 17 and served 10 years as a noncommissioned officer, then received a direct appointment to second lieutenant. He served three tours in Vietnam: His first with Special Forces, Special Operations Detachment, Project Delta and was wounded at Plei Me on 22 October 1965. His second tour,1967-68 was as senior advisor to an Army of Vietnam infantry battalion. He was wounded during the TET offensive. In 1971 Euell served as Executive Officer, and for a brief time, Commanding Officer, of a battalion of the 101st Airmobile Division in the northernmost Province of South Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V device and 3 oak leaf clusters, the Purple Heart Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster and several other medals. He earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge and the parachutist badges of the Republics of China, Korea and Vietnam. Soon after his retirement form the Army Euell responded to the call of God for Christian ministry. He has been a member of the same non-denominational church in Florence, Alabama for 28 years and served as Associate Pastor and Director of Counseling for 17 of those years. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a Master's degree in Theology, and a Ph.D in Christian Counseling Psychology. Since his retirement from the church staff in 2001 Euell has devoted most of his effort to writing. He has been married to his wife Euna for for 59 years. They have two children, Daughter Sherry Weems and son Daniel White.

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