Don Craddock Featured in Book
Posted January 14, 2015 at 5:50 am by Tim Dustrude
L-R: Minnie Knych, Don Craddock and BJ Craddock – Contributed photo
Don Craddock is featured in the recently published book: Lest We Forget, a compilation of stories about WWII veterans. The book is published by the WA State Daughters of the American Revolution. Don is featured in a chapter called “One Lucky Bastard” written by Minnie Knych.
As a B-17 pilot during WWII, Don received the “Lucky Bastard” award for having successfully completed 35 bombing missions over Germany. During WWII the average number of missions for a B17 pilot was six. Don’s plane was named “Embraceable You” in honor of Don and his wife Betty Jane’s favorite song. Her portrait was also on the tail of the plane.
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3 comments:
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This is great! Where can I get a copy of the book?
I would like to get a signed copy for Levi. Where can we purchase it?
Thank you for the comments. I asked Minnie where to get the book and here is her response:
It can be ordered from Staples book store in Richland, WA.
Staples
1480 Tapteal Drive
Richland WA 99352
Phone # 509.374.8878 Ask to speak to Chris Walters who will take the order.
I believe the book price is about $33.00.
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