Desert Trackers, Men of the Border Patrol by Odens, Peter

Yuma, Arizona: Peter Odens. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 1975. First Edition; First Printing. Wraps. Stapled wraps (softcover). First edition. One small moisture stain on front cover size of quarter, else Near Fine condition. SIGNED and Inscribed by the author. "To P. P. Martinek Hope this makes a good addition to your collection. Cordially, Peter Odens 3/12/77". This copy is from the Library of Peter Paul Martinek, who was awarded the Navy Cross. Peter Paul Martinek, U. S. N. Citation: Navy Cross War: World War II Peter Paul Martinek, NC for heroism and courageous devotion to duty during the attack on the USS Marblehead by Japanese enemy bombers on February 10, 1942. Promptly upon the destruction of his station by a bomb explosion, Martinek, already sprinkled with powder, entered the wrecked and burning quarters for Chief Petty Officers, and despite complete darkness and smoke, removed exposed powder in the path of the fire, disposing of it over the side.… Read More