Tony Hillerman
Tony Hillerman was a notable American mystery writer and decorated combat veteran of World War II. - AsNotedIn
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1943/08/00 | After a year at university, Tony Hillerman drops-out and enlist in the US Army, eventually becoming mortar-man in the 103rd Infantry Division. | Military | |||||
1945/07/00 | Private 1st Class Hillerman returns home during a 60 day convalescent furlough. | Life | |||||
1945/08/00 | With a patch on one eye and using a cane, Hillerman trucks oil drilling pipes to a sight north of Crownpoint. He happens upon a party of Navajos ceremonially delivering a scalp to cure a just-returned US service man during a Enemy Way healing ceremony. | Life | Crownpoint | New Mexico | |||
1945/10/00 | Tony Hillerman is discharged from the US Army. He earned the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Awarded a Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, he returned home suffering from temporary blindness and two shattered legs. | Military | |||||
1973/00/00 | "Dance Hall of the Dead" is published. | Author | Dance Hall of the Dead | ||||
1989/00/00 | "A Thief of Time" is published. | Author | A Thief of Time |
2 Creative Works by Tony Hillerman »
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Dance Hall of the Dead | Author | Novel | 1973/00/00 |
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A Thief of Time | Author | Novel | 1989/00/00 |
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