Henry Bodden, left, speaks on his book “In the Footsteps of Valor, a Personal Pictorial Diary of WW2 Then & Now,” as Charlie Jehlen listens. Bodden made the presentation to the Mid-Jefferson County retired School Personnel Tuesday. (Mary Meaux/The News)

A movie poster from Segeant York that was signed by the son of the actual soldier and given to Bodden. (Mary Meaux/The News)

Henry Bodden signs a copy of his book for Linda Pinner, a retired Nederland High School teacher who's husband and his five brothers were in the Navy. (Mary Meaux/The News)

Henry Bodden, left, speaks with classmate Walter Tucker. Tucker is a Navy veteran who was aboard the Navy aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, which was used during the filming of “Tora! Tora! Tora!” Tucker was also aboard the USS Yorktown when the aircraft carrier picked up the three astronauts from Apollo 8 in December 1968. (Mary Meaux/The News)

Henry Bodden’s book “In the Footsteps of Valor, a Personal Pictorial Diary of WW2 Then & Now.” Boden is a 1960 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. The book is available for purchase by contacting hebodden@gmail.com. The book will also be available at the Effie & Wilton Hebert Public Library in Port Neches. (Mary Meaux/The News)