{"product_id":"9781491766927","title":"Courage, Compassion, Marine: The Unique Story of Jimmie Dyess","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe heroism of Marine Lieutenant Colonel Jimmie Dyess is a story for the ages. I highly recommend this book to young people looking for a positive role model, for veterans of all the military services and for those who love history.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eSergeant First Class Sammy Davis,  Medal of Honor recipient\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThe story of Jimmie Dyess is both remarkable and unique. He earned the Carnegie Medal for extraordinary civilian heroism when he was a teenager. Sixteen years later, he received the Medal of Honor as a result of his heroism in combat. No other individual has received both awards. This book not only tells the Dyess story, it examines the dimensions of heroism.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eWalter Rutkowski  President, Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThe pattern of the life of Jimmie Dyess was remarkable: an Eagle Scout, a recipient of the Carnegie Medal and the Medal of Honor. Herein you will meet a man of valor and benevolence with a fundamental commitment to service above self.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eMedal of Honor recipient, Hal Fritz,  President, Congressional Medal of Honor Society\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eFor his extraordinary bravery in the rescue of a drowning woman, Clemson undergraduate Jimmie Dyess received America’s top civilian award for heroism, the Carnegie Medal. Sixteen years later, Marine Lieutenant Colonel Dyess led his battalion into combat. He went behind enemy lines to save four wounded Marines. The next day, Dyess was shot and killed. For his exemplary valor and leadership in combat, he received the Medal of Honor. May Jimmie Dyess’s life of service and self-sacrifice be an inspiration to all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131831402736,"sku":"9781491766927","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781491766927_p0.jpg?v=1763660273","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781491766927","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}