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416th Bombardment Group (L) First to Fall: the William E. Cramsie Story By Wayne G. Sayles
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416th Bombardment Group (L) First to Fall: the William E. Cramsie Story By Wayne G. Sayles
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Description:
A biography of the first member of West Point's class of June 1943 to be killed in action. "First To Fall" is the story of one spirit lost in the maelstrom of World War II. This biography chronicles William Edward Cramsie's strong Irish values, his dedication as a West Point cadet and his heroic service with the 416th Bomb Group. In searching for facts about Cramsie's life, and his tragic death, it was my good fortune to meet and bond with many people whose paths would otherwise never have crossed mine. This story is also about that path of discovery.
Author: Wayne G. Sayles
The Author:
Wayne Sayles retired from the US Air Force
in 1982, having served 10 years in the enlisted
ranks and 10 years as a Communications
Officer. After retiring, he earned a Master's
Degree in Art History from the University of
Wisconsin an dfounded The Celator, a monthly journal for collectors of ancient coins and
artifacts. Over the past two decades, he has
written 14 books about objects from the past.
The story of William Edward Cramsie came to
Wayne unexpectedly and pursued him relentlessly. That experience is partly what this book is about. The spirit of
Bill Cramsie, never laid to rest, has seemingly orchestrated the telling
of his story. It is a story of triumph and tragedy and an affirmation of
the still mysterious power of what is sometimes called the collective
unconscious. It is a tribute to many through the recognition of one.
Citation: Sayles, Wayne G. First to Fall: the William E. Cramsie Story. Lodi, Wisconsin. Clios Cabinet, 2008.
Publisher: Clio's Cabinet (Sep 2008)
Paperback: 221 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1-879080-06-5
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