The First Marine Captured in Vietnam

Description:

"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.

subjects: Viet Cong Prisoners and prisons,  Prisoners of war,  Vietnam War, 1961-1975,  Biography,  Vietnam war, 1961-1975, biography,  United states, marine corps, biography,  Marines,  Vietnam war, 1961-1975, prisoners and prisons,  Vietnam, biography,  United states, armed forces, biography,  Large type books

People: Donald G. Cook

Places: United States,  Vietnam