1944

by Eugene Kiefer

Overview

Gene Keifer’s 1944 details the thrilling story of a downed bomber crewman and his experiences with the French Resistance during the D-Day invasion. Keifer was born in Germany but came to Oklahoma City at the age of six and grew up as the All-American Boy. He details his life in the city and subsequent military career – it’s a story that reads like an action film.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940166009784
Publisher:	Park Hudson Press
Publication date:	01/25/2023
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Eugene “Gene” Kiefer was born September 7, 1921 in Oberndorf, Germany, to Ernst and Berta (Gommeringer) Kiefer, moving to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 5 in 1927. He grew up with a happy all-American childhood surrounded by friends and family attending Classen High School and the University of Oklahoma until World War II when he joined the fight against the country of his birth. Gene remained in military service after his adventures in France and retired as a Major from the U.S. Air Force after 39 years. He was a longtime member of Zion and Messiah Lutheran Churches in Oklahoma City and it was there that he made several lifelong friends, including Frederick Larwig and Richard Rahn who compiled and edited Gene’s memoirs into the book 1944.