Robert Leckie was an American Non-Fiction Author born in 1920 who had a net worth of $9 Million. He wrote many works of fiction and non-fiction, including Helmet for My Pillow, Forged, Stormy Voyage, and None Died in Vain: The Saga of the Civil War. His works focused on military history and were well-received by readers.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $9 Million (2024)
About
An American author known for his military history-themed works of fiction and non-fiction, he published a 1957 autobiography entitled Helmet for My Pillow. His other works include Forged (novel), Stormy Voyage (a young adult work), and None Died in Vain: The Saga of the Civil War (non-fiction).
Before Fame
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Second World War. Following the war, he became a reporter for the Associated Press.
Trivia
His military service was the primary inspiration for his books.
Family Life
He was born in Pennsylvania, and he and his seven siblings grew up in New Jersey. He married Vera Keller; together, they had three children.
Associated With
His novel and a similar work by Eugene B. Sledge inspired the HBO program, Band of Brothers.
