{"product_id":"elwood-the-story-of-a-catholic-world-war-ii-hero","title":"Elwood: The Story of a Catholic World War II Hero","description":"\u003cp\u003eElwood Euart was born is 1914 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the second of seven children in a faithful Catholic Church family. Athletic, responsible, and likable, Elwood was just an ordinary guy growing up in the 1920s and '30s. He had his share of victories and defeats, accomplishments and setbacks, joys and heartaches. He went to Mass, helped his family, went to college, embarked on military career, and advanced to the rank of captain in the U.S Army. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn October 26, 1942, in the South West Pacific Theatre of World War II, he and over 5,000 troops were aboard the SS President Coolidge when it struck two American mines while approaching a naval and air force supply base. Those who were able to make it safely to shore watched as Elwood risked his life by returning to the vessel to save the remaining men on board. After rescuing them from the infirmary unit, he was unable to escape and went down with the ship. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cordero de Dios Catholic bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51878773915934,"sku":"T2454","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/7971\/4846\/files\/614fPZ3ypsL._SL1000.jpg?v=1779379722","url":"https:\/\/corderodediosbookstore.com\/products\/elwood-the-story-of-a-catholic-world-war-ii-hero","provider":"Cordero de Dios Catholic bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}