28 May 2010

Richard Fairchild Newcomb (1913-2004)

Mr. Newcomb was the author of six books, two of which become best sellers; "Abandon Ship!" in 1958 and also 2001, and "Iwo Jima" in 1965.  He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, and received a Purple Heart.

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