According to his bio he is a Depression-era child who grew up during World War II and as an adult fought in the Korean War. His interests are writing about real people and their stories, particularly those of the Greatest Generation. He is not a novice when it comes to writing about history or military subjects. Interestingly, his publications are not limited to those two genres. He has received writing awards from the Women’s Clubs of America, the Audubon Society, and National Wildlife. In short, he is well qualified to write this well-researched and interesting book.