Fathers, Brothers and Sons

About the Book

From the American Civil War to the first Gulf War and beyond, Hiram Brannon and his descendants joined the military and served America during times of conflict. Some of them were wounded or killed; some of them were heroes; all of them were patriots. This is their story, as told by Hiram’s great-great-grandson, Bob Brannon, himself a four-time combat veteran. Fathers, Brothers and Sons relates a poignant chronology of service and sacrifice, of love of family and country.

About the Author

During his 28-year career in the Air Force Medical Service Corps, Colonel Bob Brannon served as a commander on 12 occasions, including a tour in Vietnam and deployments supporting Operation JUST CAUSE and Operations DESERT SHIELD/STORM, as well as humanitarian assistance work for the United Nations in Bosnia. He earned a Master of Science degree as a distinguished graduate from Trinity University, and he completed Air War College. His numerous decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal w/7 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal and Republic of Vietnam Honor Medal, 1st Class. Colonel Brannon retired from the Air Force in 1997 and currently serves as a consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General’s Office for expeditionary medical operations and aeromedical evacuation. He is a lecturer and motivational speaker. Colonel Brannon is married to the former Sue Quashnock, and they have two children, Rob and Rebecca.