Clarence G. Oliver, Jr.
    Tony Dufflebag and Other Rememberances of the War in Korea by Clarence G. Oliver, Jr.

    Tony Dufflebag...
    and Other Remembrances
    of the War in Korea

     A Soldier's Story.
    By Clarence G. Oliver, Jr.
    "I wanted my children, grandchildren and great-grand-children—as well as friends and family members of other soldiers"—to know that there is more to a war than dates on a calendar, generals who command and a few major events."
    — Clarence G. Oliver, Jr.
    Tony Dufflebag is a 'must read' for veterans of all wars, their family members and friends, filled with warmth and humor despite often dealing with heartbreak and disappointment.

    The stories are a mixture of memories, history, journalism and autobiographical experiences. Oliver shares feelings about the death of a fellow soldier, of thoughts about a young wife and son back home, of the dramatic mountain rescue of a critically-wounded friend, reflects on feelings of a Christian soldier in combat, tells about lifelong friendships that developed in wartime, reflects on personal values, beliefs, feelings, commitments, opinions and relates tales of humorous events that occur to and among soldiers, even in a far-off war zone. Learn More
    Tony Dufflebag is a soldier’s story—a reflection on people and events of long ago and recorded from the thoughtful perspective of a man who might have been a General had circumstances permitted him to pursue a military career rather than a distinguished career in education. The author is a man whom I relied on for advice and counsel during my Legislative years, I know him as a community leader, superintendent of schools, university dean, Army major and a patriot, and consider myself blessed because of that relationship. I highly recommend this book to people both young and old." 
    — Brigadier General Gerald Wright, U.S. Air Force (Retired), OK State Senator (Retired), Former Commander, OK Air National Guard, Attorney-at-Law
    “This is not just the story of one man’s memories of days during the Korean Conflict. It is a moving account of seasoned soldiers teaching less experienced ones how to survive. It is a story about compassion across language and color barriers and caring in the midst of loss. The writing takes you inside the hearts, minds and souls of those involved so that it is more than a historical tale, it is the history of people far away from home fighting to maintain peace in our country and obtain it for people whose names they would never know in another.”
    — - Dr. Sherri D.Tapp, President, Tapp Into Excellence!, Motivational Speaker/Consultant, Associate Professor of Graduate Education, Oral Roberts University 
    Tony Dufflebag and I
    At the Korea, 38th Parallel
    Working by Candlelight
    Oliver with Captain Mercer
    Book signing in Wagnor, OK with Senator Easley
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    Reviews, Articles and More

    • "Korean War veterans receive peace medals in Claremore" Tulsa World Read More
    • "Veteran of the Month–Dr. Clarence G. Oliver, Jr.," Congressional Record Vol 165, No. 29 Read More
    • "Veterans Day Speaker at Hellstern Middle School" Read More
    • "Clarence G. Oliver, Jr. to speak at Rotary," The Ada News, Read More
    • "War Orphans Remembered—Story of Tony Dufflebag Told by Ada Native," The Ada News, Read More
    • "PAST Hosts Book Signing Event: Honors Korean Vets," The Ada News, Read More
    • "Still Searching for 'Tony Dufflebag'," The Herald Citizen, Read More
    • "Book Tells of TTU Professor's Korean War Experience," The Herald Citizen, Read More
    • "Oliver Offers Unique View of Korean Conflict," BA Ledger Read More
    • "Clarence Subs for Another Author and Pleases the Crowd," BA Ledger Read More
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