Death Was Our Escort is a biographical book that tells the story of Lieutenant Junior Grade Edward T. Hamilton, a member of the United States Navy Reserve who served during World War II. The book is written by Ernest G. Vetter and provides a detailed account of Hamilton's life, from his childhood to his military service and eventual death in combat.The book begins by introducing Hamilton as a young man who was passionate about flying and joined the Navy Reserve to become a pilot. It then follows his training and deployment to the Pacific Theater, where he flew missions against the Japanese forces.Throughout the book, Vetter provides a vivid description of the dangers and challenges that Hamilton and his fellow pilots faced during the war. He also explores the personal relationships and experiences that shaped Hamilton's character, including his romance with a nurse named Mary.The title of the book, Death Was Our Escort, refers to the constant threat of death that Hamilton and his fellow pilots faced during their missions. Despite the dangers, Hamilton remained committed to his duty and continued to fly missions until his death in combat.Overall, Death Was Our Escort is a gripping and emotional account of one man's service and sacrifice during World War II. It offers a unique perspective on the war and the bravery of the men who fought in it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.