{"product_id":"becoming-sgt-kahl-lingering-memories-of-a-wwii-infantryman-by-vernon-m-kahl","title":"Becoming Sgt. Kahl: Lingering Memories of a WWII Infantryman by Vernon M. Kahl","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecoming Sgt. Kahl: Lingering Memories of a WWII Infantryman by Vernon M. Kahl-This 80 page booklet was self published in 2002. It was edited by Sgt. Kahl’s family which is interesting.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAn autobiographical account\/memoir detailing Vernon M. Kahl's life from his early entry into the U.S. Army through his service as an infantryman in the 20th Infantry Regiment during World War II in the South Pacific Theater, up to his return home to Lyon County in Inwood, Iowa. This book is inscribed to Curt and signed by the author. This paperback book is in very good condition. This blurb was taken from St. Kahl’s obituary in 2013, but it too is an interesting read.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThrills of a lifetime began for Vernon M. Kahl when he was born on October 3, 1919 to Marcus and Elise Kahl at Rock Rapids, Iowa. The thrills continued with: 1. Surviving WWII as an Infantry Sgt. ~ including 219 consecutive days of combat on Luzon, The Philippines. 2. Being married to Agnes Kahl from December 1, 1946 ~ November 8, 2009. 3. Creating an interesting career in farming that included raising crops and animals, including an exploration into planting Jerusalem Artichokes and organic farming well ahead of his time. 4. Being named the first Farm Citizen of the year by the town of Inwood in 1968. 5. Developing the best tasting kettle corn ever and being the first to bring it to the Sioux Falls Region in 1997. 6. Publishing \"Becoming Sgt. Kahl: Lingering Memories of a WWII Infantryman ~ From Lyon County Iowa to the South Pacific Theater\/U.S. Army 20th Infantry in 2002.\" 7. Having grandson Aaron arrange for Vernon to be the Honored Veteran of the Game, June 26, 2012 for Vernon's favorite Minnesota Twins. 8. Going on an Honor Flight to Washington DC and spending the time there with granddaughter Noel as his escort in August, 2010. 9. Being best man for granddaughter Gretchen's wedding on his 91st Birthday, October 3, 2010. 10. Finding a caring home environment for the last year of his life ~ a place where laughter and fun, good food and exercise added length to his life. 11. Raising 5 children to be responsible members of their communities. 12. Enjoying each of 12 remarkably outstanding grandchildren. 13. Delighting in 10 of the cutest and beloved great-grandchildren. 14. Living a fulfilling life with a witty sense of humor and an optimistic attitude ~ that will be sorely missed by all who knew him for any length of time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e219 consecutive days of combat on Luzon! This book is a special find. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Ruptured Duck, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68312404001074,"sku":"BK-6k","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/9332\/files\/Book_WW2_SGT._Kahl_4341.jpg?v=1793997514","url":"https:\/\/www.therupturedduck.com\/products\/becoming-sgt-kahl-lingering-memories-of-a-wwii-infantryman-by-vernon-m-kahl","provider":"The Ruptured Duck, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}