Kilroy Home from the War
Kilroy Home from the War by Wesley Hall, published by iUniverse in May 2002, is a 536-page narrative that recounts the true story of an ex-U.S. Navy sailor returning to his small town in Oklahoma after World War II. The book explores the challenges and adjustments faced by Hall, who, after three years of service aboard a wooden subchaser, finds himself celebrated as a war hero at just twenty years old. As he navigates the complexities of civilian life, he discovers that the town’s gratitude towards returning veterans complicates his reintegration.
Readers will find a detailed account of Hall’s experiences as he grapples with the transition from military to civilian life. The narrative delves into themes of biography and historical context, highlighting the societal dynamics of post-war America. Hall’s journey is marked by his initial struggles with dating and social interactions, which evolve after he acquires a ’35 Ford sedan, affectionately named Kilroy. This edition offers a unique perspective on the personal impact of war and the challenges of returning home, making it a significant addition to the genres of biography, military history, and fiction.
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Kilroy, Home from the War is a true story about an ex-U. S. Navy sailor returning to a small town in Oklahoma at the end of World War II. After three years out of circulation, most of it aboard a wooden subchaser participating in island invasions, Wesley Hall returned to a small town in Oklahoma to find that almost everything he could think of was free for the asking. He had gone overseas at the age of seventeen, having never dated a girl or driven an automobile; and suddenly he was home a war hero at the age of twenty. The home folks were so grateful to returning veterans he found it extremely difficult to pay for anything, and to go someplace all he had to do was stick out his thumb. However, picking up where he had left off was complicated by the fact that he couldn’t remember much about what it was like to be a civilian. He still had no bad habits, such as drinking and smoking, and he was paralyzed at the thought of asking a girl for a date. That all changed quickly after he bought a ’35 Ford sedan and named it Kilroy.
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