Original 1943-1949 GEORGIA MILITARY ACADEMY & MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD Scrapbook

Description: ORIGINAL 1943-1949 SCRAPBOOK FOR LOREN SHEFFIELD GANNON JR (1928-2022) FROM HIS YEARS AT GEORGIA MILITARY ACADEMY AND WITH THE MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD This is a wonderful original. I love buying original scrapbooks from early to mid 20th Century that document someone's life through the exciting times they lived through. When I saw this one I had to buy it. Starting in 1943 with Loren Gannon Jr's acceptance and arrival at the Georgia Military Academy through his graduation from there and then onto his service time in the Michigan National Guard. As you will see from his biography I included below, he went on to have a long military career retiring as a Lt Colonel and then on to be a long time Professor of History at University of Dayton. Filled with his photographs and ephemera relating to his time at the GMA with his time as a leader in the Rifle team. It also includes ephemera and his Cadet patch from his time in the Civil Air Patrol in 1945. The second half of the scrapbook is filled with photographs and ephemera from his time in the Michigan National Guard. Lots of great photographs, articles, and other ephemera. This scrapbook is loaded and I tried to include as many photos as I could but was limited. So much stuff that it even has some of his 50ft small bore targets that he shot just stuck in the back. And on top of it all, I love his rifleman GMA Varsity letter that is stuck to the front of the scrapbook. Book measures 14 1/2 x 12 and is nearly 2 inches thick. FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES! Gannon's biography from his obituary reads: "He was born in Port Huron, Michigan, on May 28th, 1928, to Loren Gannon Sr. and Emilee Gannon. Loren served in the United States Army for over 20 years, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. He then joined the Coast Guard Auxillary and continued his service by working as a Unit Commander. He graduated from the University of Omaha with his Bachelor's and then from the University of Dayton with his Master's Degree. He used this education to educate others as a Professor of History at the University of Dayton. Loren was a Christian man, usually attending Harmony Church, and volunteering for their food pantry. He was a great listener, a good friend, and could always make someone smile. He loved boats and enjoyed sailing, especially while drinking good, dry wine, on a sunny day with plenty of wind. He was truly a historian at heart, and he greatly enjoyed both learning and teaching others. He also had a fascination with architecture that surely stemmed from his love for old things, people, and places. He also enjoyed traveling, the perfect adventure to combine all of his favorite things. Loren was a good man to have in a storm, and his strong, caring presence with be deeply missed. " CHECK THE PICTURES ON THIS EXCELLENT PIECE!!! DONT MISS THIS CHANCE!!!Shipping and handling can be calculated based on the ebay shipping calculator. If you have any questions regarding the work, please dont hesitate to ask. Pictures are an excellent indication of condition. Though the shipping says it will take 5 days of handling, usually items are shipped much faster and if you pay right away, the item most likely will go out in the next day or two. If there is any problems with the item please dont hesitate to email me. I guarantee and stand 100% behind everything I sell. No reason to open up any sort of cases. Just simply contact me and I will handle any and all problems. Out of the nearly 500 items I ship around the world every year, a very few of them occasionally get lost or broken. I insure every item and will handle all insurance claims and make sure you are reimbursed 100%. Check my feedback. After nearly 15 years of selling on ebay, my reputation speaks for itself. If you are not happy with your purchase, I will work to make sure you are. Thanks again for your interest and bidding.

Price: 595 USD

Location: Holliston, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-01-16T12:38:03.000Z

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