Matlovich, the good soldier

by Mike Hippler

Paper Book, 1989

LCC

HQ75.M3 H56

Status

Available

Call number

HQ75.M3 H56

Genres

Publication

Boston : Alyson Publications, 1989.

Description

Leonard Matlovich embodied the American ideal of heroism. His military career showed exemplary bravery and love of country ; he volunteered for three tours of duty in Vietnam and earned numerous citations and medals, including the Purple Heart. Leonard Matlovich was also gay. His battle to remain in the Air Force made him the first openly gay man to appear on the cover of Time magazine, smashing popular stereotypes about what it meant to be gay. --Book jacket.

Subjects

Gay men United States Biography
Matlovich, Leonard
Soldiers United States Biography

Awards

Lambda Literary Award (Nominee — Small Press — 1989)

Language

English

Physical description

176 p.; 23 inches

ISBN

1555831389 / 9781555831387

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