Uncle Sam's Boys on Field Duty; or, Winning Corporal's Chevrons by Hancock
QR code
"Uncle Sam's Boys on Field Duty; or, Winning Corporal's Chevrons" by H. Irving Hancock is a military adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the exploits of young soldiers Hal Overton and Noll Terry as they navigate the challenges and camaraderie of Army life in the United States, facing both humorous mishaps and serious threats while vying for recognition and rank. The story promises themes of friendship, bravery,
and the trials of military training. The opening of the novel sets the stage for several key characters, primarily focusing on Private William Green, a naive new recruit who struggles to fit in with his more experienced comrades in B Company of the Thirty-fourth United States Infantry. As the narrative unfolds in the squad room, Green faces both hazing and camaraderie from fellow soldiers, highlighting how he is mocked for his attempts to show off his knowledge. Meanwhile, the tensions of military life are teased out through a series of humorous misunderstandings and a budding rivalry between Overton and the antagonistic Private Dowley, who vows to undermine Overton's aspirations for rank amid the backdrop of preparations for field duty. The opening captures the mix of humor, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of soldiering, promising readers an engaging military tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving), 1868-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | Uncle Sam's Boys on Field Duty; or, Winning Corporal's Chevrons |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David K. Park and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | United States. Army -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52755 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52755-0 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 465 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!