The Flying Grunt: The Story of Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey, United States Marine Corps (Ret)

by Alan E Mesches

Book Overview

Inspiring story of a young man from a humble background who received the Bronze and Silver Star for service as a Marine in Korea, including fighting at the Chosin Reservoir, and was almost selected as an astronaut.

Richard Edward Carey came from a broken home. Enlisting in the Corps in 1946 he later earned a commission, fighting at Inchon and Chosin in Korea before becoming a pilot--flying every aircraft in the Marine arsenal. During...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1636242588
• ISBN13: 9781636242583
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Casemate
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.2"