Robert Leckie (December 18, 1920 – December 24, 2001) was an American author of books on United States military history, fiction, autobiography and children's books. As a young man, he served in the Marine Corps with the 1st Marine Division during World War II. His service as a machine gunner and a scout in the war greatly influenced his work.
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| - Robert Leckie (December 18, 1920 – December 24, 2001) was an American author of books on United States military history, fiction, autobiography and children's books. As a young man, he served in the Marine Corps with the 1st Marine Division during World War II. His service as a machine gunner and a scout in the war greatly influenced his work.
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| - How Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
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- American Campaign Medal ribbon.svg
- World War II Victory Medal ribbon.svg
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| - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| - Purple Heart
- Navy Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device
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| - World War II
* Battle of Guadalcanal
* Battle of Cape Gloucester
* Battle of Peleliu
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| - Robert Leckie (December 18, 1920 – December 24, 2001) was an American author of books on United States military history, fiction, autobiography and children's books. As a young man, he served in the Marine Corps with the 1st Marine Division during World War II. His service as a machine gunner and a scout in the war greatly influenced his work.
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