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Robert Hugh Leckie (December 18, 1920 – December 24, 2001) was 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.
- Helmet for My Pillow: From Parris Island to the Pacific Robert Leckie.
- Okinawa: A Decorated Marine's Account of the Last Battle of World War II Robert Leckie.
- Strong Men Armed: The United States Marines Against Japan Robert Leckie.
- Challenge for the Pacific: Guadalcanal: The Turning Point of the War Robert Leckie.
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- December 24, 2001
- December 18, 1920
- Helmet for My Pillow: From Parris Island to the Pacific.
- Okinawa: A Decorated Marine's Account of the Last Battle of World War II.
- Strong Men Armed: The United States Marines Against Japan.
- Challenge for the Pacific: Guadalcanal: The Turning Point of the War.
Helmet for My Pillow is the personal narrative written by World War II United States Marine Corps veteran, author, and military historian Robert Leckie. First published in 1957, the story begins with Leckie's enlisting in the United States Marines shortly after the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
Robert Leckie (1920–2001) was the author of more than 30 works of military history as well as Marines!, a collection of short stories, and Lord, What a Family!, a memoir.
Robert Leckie was 21 when he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in January 1942. In Helmet for My Pillow we follow his journey, from boot camp on Parris Island, South Carolina, all the way to the raging battles in the Pacific, where some of the war's fiercest fighting took place.
Robert Hugh Leckie (December 18, 1920 – December 24, 2001) was 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.
