Meet Robert H. Leckie

MEET Robert Hugh Leckie (December 18, 1920 – December 24, 2001), a United States Marine and an author of books about the military history of the United States, Catholic history and culture, sports books, fiction books, autobiographies, and children's books.

As a young man, Robert served with the 1st Marine Division during World War II and his service as a machine gunner and a scout during the war greatly influenced his work.

Robert Leckie grew up in Rutherford and was a graduate of Saint Mary High School.

Editing by Elisa Rosa