The Making of a Montanan

A Wwii Veteran’S Journey from Ranch to Hell

Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book The Making of a Montanan by Richard Redle, AuthorHouse
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Richard Redle ISBN: 9781481752480
Publisher: AuthorHouse Publication: June 4, 2013
Imprint: AuthorHouse Language: English
Author: Richard Redle
ISBN: 9781481752480
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Publication: June 4, 2013
Imprint: AuthorHouse
Language: English

In his own words and style, Redle describes his roots and growing up dividing his time between school days in Missoula and summers on his grandparents homestead in Stillwater County, Montana. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the onset World War II interrupted his goal of continuing the operation of the ranch, he joined the Navy in January 1942. He recounts being assigned to a Two Stacker, the USS McKean (APD-5); a destroyer converted to attack transport. While ferrying Marine Rangers on the initial assaults on Guadalcanal, the ship was sunk by a Japanese torpedo bomber. Of the crew, Redle was one of only fifty-nine survivors. Returning to the States, he was given a short Leave and quickly reassigned to the USS Preston (DD-795) for another nineteen months of uninterrupted duty escorting Navy Task Forces and giving fire support to marines on shore while surviving weather, enemy kamikaze attacks and arduous sea duties. After the war, he was able to marry and return to the ranch until service related health issues forced his retirement.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In his own words and style, Redle describes his roots and growing up dividing his time between school days in Missoula and summers on his grandparents homestead in Stillwater County, Montana. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the onset World War II interrupted his goal of continuing the operation of the ranch, he joined the Navy in January 1942. He recounts being assigned to a Two Stacker, the USS McKean (APD-5); a destroyer converted to attack transport. While ferrying Marine Rangers on the initial assaults on Guadalcanal, the ship was sunk by a Japanese torpedo bomber. Of the crew, Redle was one of only fifty-nine survivors. Returning to the States, he was given a short Leave and quickly reassigned to the USS Preston (DD-795) for another nineteen months of uninterrupted duty escorting Navy Task Forces and giving fire support to marines on shore while surviving weather, enemy kamikaze attacks and arduous sea duties. After the war, he was able to marry and return to the ranch until service related health issues forced his retirement.

More books from AuthorHouse

Cover of the book The Worley Warrior by Richard Redle
Cover of the book The Death of an Agent by Richard Redle
Cover of the book Penguins by Richard Redle
Cover of the book From Ashes to Roses by Richard Redle
Cover of the book Red Twilight by Richard Redle
Cover of the book Introducing Ken Wilber by Richard Redle
Cover of the book Endeavor by Richard Redle
Cover of the book Yokum Brotherhood by Richard Redle
Cover of the book How I Became a Drifter by Richard Redle
Cover of the book In Essence (For Your Inspiration) by Richard Redle
Cover of the book Picture Windows by Richard Redle
Cover of the book Godmother Quote's of Gangsta-Ology 101: by Richard Redle
Cover of the book The Function of Protection & Indemnity Marine Insurance in Relation to Ship Owner´S Liability for Cargo Claims by Richard Redle
Cover of the book Brick Walls by Richard Redle
Cover of the book Circles by Richard Redle
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy