Born and raised in Louisiana, the author became interested in history at a young age. After serving in the U.S. Military he pursed studies in history and, in particular, recipients of decorations. The author has also published the following: The Decorations, Awards and Honors of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, The U.S. Military's Most Decorated Serviceman; For All Mankind, Recipients of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor; Recipients of the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross and Air Force Cross, For Action from 1975 to Present Day, Second Edition; The Orders, Dec...