Tubby: Raymond O. Barton and the Us Army, 1889-1963 Volume 24

by Stephen A. Bourque

Entering West Point from central Oklahoma, Raymond O. Barton's prowess on the football field and wrestling team earned him the nickname "Tubby," an appellation used by his friends and fellow officers for the rest of his life. Based on personal letters and documents, this biography explores Barton's military career from his days as a cadet through thirty-seven years of military service, culminating with his command in World War II of the 4th Infantry...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574419439
• ISBN13: 9781574419436
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: University of North Texas Press
• Length: 512 Pages