AS FAR AS SCHLEIDEN: A Memoir of World War II

Houston, Texas: William M. Peña, 1992. Y2 - A paperback book SIGNED and inscribed by William Peña to previous owner on the title page in very good condition that has some bumped corners, cocked, label residue on the front top left corner, scattered stains and residue on the back, some scattered light scratches, rubbing and scuffing on the cover, lightly wavy, some light discoloration and shelf wear. AS FAR AS SCHLEIDEN: A Memoir of World War II by William M. Peña, Captain, Retired, Army of the United States. 8.5"x8.25", 207 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. William M. (Merriweather) Peña was an American architect and partner of Caudill Rowlett Scott. He is known for being a leading proponent in the area of architectural programming. A U.S. Army veteran from World War II, he received a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. On May 17, 1942, Peña was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and entered officer training. In September 1944, he was sent to Europe. In December 1944 he fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He was one of 20,000 soldiers from Texas A&M University at the battle in the Ardennes forest of France, Luxembourg, and Belgium. A captain, he was one of the nearly 15,000 officers from A&M at the Battle of the Bulge. He was near Schleiden, Germany in March 1945, repairing a communications line, when a landmine explosion resulted in the loss of his leg. He returned to the United States, receiving treatment at an Army hospital in Utah and a hospital in San Francisco. During that time, he developed an interest in classical music. He was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Belgium developed the idea for the "From Texas to Bastogne: Texas Aggies Go to War" exhibit for the 70th anniversary of the battle. The interactive exhibit that honors the soldiers and features five specific soldiers, including Peña, was located in 16 rooms of an old convent in Bastogne, Belgium for two years before being moved to College Station, Texas, in 2016. The Mardasson Memorial at Bastogne displays a "large-scale, outdoor dramatization of the exhibit". He was also one of the veterans recognized at the Texas A&M Hispanic Network (TAMHN) Summit of 2015. He wrote a memoir of his war experiences, As Far As Schleiden. . Signed by Author. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.