Tells the service history of the "Lucky Chuck," which earned six battle stars during WWII
"Offers a cascade of authentic information and 'flavor' on going to sea that I recognize as quite authentic from my own experiences, and gives rare insights into wartime naval service of a ship type not usually covered in the spate of 'war as I knew it' memoir. The shipboard routine reveals itself in gritty and authentic prose."--Kenneth W. Estes, author of Marine Officer's Guide
"Fills a marked gap in our knowledge of the period; namely an up close and personal view of the brave men and...