Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants; or, Handling Their First Real Commands by Hancock
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"Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants; or, Handling Their First Real Commands" by H. Irving Hancock is a military fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Corporals Hal Overton and Noll Terry, who are now taking on the responsibilities of sergeants in the U.S. Army, facing challenges related to leadership and camaraderie amid the backdrop of military life. The narrative explores themes of honor, trust, and the impact of
rumors within the close quarters of barracks life. At the start of the story, Corporal Hal Overton is seen preparing to practice wig-wag signaling with the help of an expert sergeant, indicating his commitment to becoming a better soldier. Meanwhile, tensions rise when a fellow soldier, Private William Green, claims to have been robbed of a considerable sum of money, leading to suspicion toward Overton due to a revolver found in his bunk. The situation escalates, resulting in Overton's promotion to sergeant amid the shadows of distrust and the necessity to lead his squad, despite the fact that many men harbor doubts about his integrity. The opening chapters set the stage for Overton's struggle to regain trust while adapting to his new role. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving), 1868-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants; or, Handling Their First Real Commands |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | United States. Army -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27679 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27679-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 257 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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