Author Kristin Gilpatrick's books:
The Hero Next Door®
The Hero Next Door® Returns
tell the intimate stories of W.W. II veterans who served in combat & behind the lines. Each of these flagship books tells the dramatic stories of 14 who bravely served their country in America's armed services.
War history author Kristin Gilpatrick welcomes you to:
The Hero Next Door®
Welcome to the Web site that collects and tells the war histories of those who fought and served & supports the men and women serving America's armed forces today.
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Destined to Live: The Incredible Story of
WW II Airman 'Wild Bill' Scanlon. Relive the
amazing story of one man's 77 combat
missions in 3 different country's air forces -
and his tale of harrowing escape through the
French Underground. Click here to order.
Famous Wisconsin Film Stars.
Wisconsin has produced a large
cast of film stars, from Spencer
Tracy and Orson Welles to Chris
Farley and Gene Wilder. Click here for more about this book and other titles in the Famous Wisconsin series.
Footprints in Courage: A Bataan Death March Survivor's Story. Read how U.S. airman Alf Larson survived a tortuous forced hike and nearly 4 years of Japanese brutality & captivity as a prisoner of war during W.W. II. Click here to order.
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THANK A VETERAN
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name on the
Hero Next Door®
Wall of Gratitude.
PRESERVE A WAR STORY
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your family's war history with a free Profile of a Hero Next Door® form.

LEARN AMERICA'S WAR HISTORY
From the stories of the men & women who were there

Featured Hero Next Door®:
Read this month's veteran biography about bomber pilot Garvin Kowalke who flew his B-29, the City of Baraboo, on reconnaissance & radiation level testing missions before and after the atomic bombing that ended World War II.
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Join Kristin Gilpatrick's efforts to encourage every American to thank at least one veteran a year for freedom!
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Veteran Profile of W.W. II Prisoner of War Jim Duncan, an Army lieutenant who lost his leg the day he was captured by Germans.

Sentimental Trip. Ride thru history on a B-17 with author Kristin Gilpatrick.

Story Summaries of  veterans featured in the Hero Next Door series.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Bring life to history class and invite the Hero Next Door®  into your school.

Discover The Hero Next Door Curriculum, which includes:

History Lessons

Uncovering & Writing History

Discovering the "Heroes
Next Door" in Your Town
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THE HERO NEXT DOOR® COLLECTION
These Hero Next Door biography books anchor a series of war veteran biographies and stories written, collected and published by war history author Kristin Gilpatrick. Other titles in The Hero Next Door Collection include: .

War Through the Hole of a Doughnut: The Story of the Red Cross Volunteers Who Served An Army, by canteen worker Angela Petesch, recounts the poignant, often humorous, adventures of the volunteer ladies of the American Red Cross who fried up doughnuts and served hot coffee under the most trying of circumstances in hopes of cheering the war weary men fighting W.W. II.
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Other Gilpatrick Books
SPEECHES & PRESENTATIONS
Books any of these presentations for your  event, or tailor a program to meet your needs.

The Hero Next Door® Learn veterans'
stories of combat in their own words.

Footprints in Courage: Discover stories hope & endurance from our P.O.W.s and escapees.

Minorities at War: Hear of the hardships & heroism from our "overlooked" women and minority war veterans.

Famous Wisconsin Film Stars
Uncover the childhood stories and ties to Wisconsin from some of Hollywood's biggest stars.

Writing My Story
Learn  to uncover and record the past.

Tailored programs. Create a program to fit.
Collection Expands
A new Title about the Red Cross in World War II joined The Hero Next Door Collection!
NEW in 2011
The Hero Next Door of the Korean War Profiles veterans of the Korean War. Watch this page for features!