The First Marine Captured in Vietnam - Large Print by Donald L Price (Paperback)

About the Book

"This is the first book-length biography of Colonel Donald G. Cook. With background information on Cook's life and prewar career, it concentrates especially on his three years in captivity, and is the first book exclusively about a Marine POW held in South Vietnam. The author outlines the circumstances surrounding Cook's Medal of Honor citation and death"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Colonel Donald Gilbert Cook was the first U.S. Marine captured in Vietnam, the first and only Marine in history to earn the Medal of Honor while in captivity; and the first Marine POW to have a U.S. Navy ship named in his honor, the USS Donald Cook (DDG-75). On December 31, 1964, while serving as an observer with a South Vietnamese Marine Corps battalion on a combat operation against Viet Cong forces, he was captured near the village of Binh Gia in South Vietnam. Until his death in captivity in December 1967, Cook led ten POWs in a series of primitive jungle camps.

This first book-length biography concentrates especially on Cook's three years in captivity, and is the first book exclusively about a Marine POW held in South Vietnam. Throughout, Cook's adherence to the Corps' traditional leadership principles and knowledge of the Code of Conduct are highlighted. His biography provides a unique case study of exemplary leadership under extremely difficult conditions. Includes 68 photographs.

This entry refers to the LARGE PRINT edition. For the standard edition please see ISBN 978-0-7864-2804-5.

Review Quotes

"brings back the terror and heartache of these times...thoroughly-researched...highly recommended!"-Midwest Book Review; "[the author] has done a great service in his book...I highly recommend this book"-Marine Corps Gazette; "very impressive...a captivating read"-Purple Heart Magazine; "riveting...extensive research"-U.S. Naval Institute.

About the Author

Retired Marine Colonel Donald L. Price earned the Silver Star, three Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart for service in Vietnam. He lives in Sierra Vista, Arizona.