Somewhere Near Manchuria

About the Book

A seventeen year old boy from Jersey City joins the army after World War II, chasing the adventures he dreamed about all during his high school days in the 1940’s. Private Robert Kelly trains in the south, during the summer and experiences both culture and climate shock. Given a permanent posting to Camp Polk, Louisiana, he schemes to get away from there at any cost. The devious plan works and he is given orders for shipment overseas to the army of occupation in Korea. His studies in history didn’t give him a clue as to the location of this country or its connection to The Empire of Japan. Kelly’s new assignment with the 6th Infantry Division brings him into association with some older combat veterans. With these new buddies he finds himself in situations that are at times both humorous and dangerous. His one year deployment gives him an education in the real world and experiences for memories of a life time.

About the Author

He was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. At seventeen years of age, following the end of WWII he joined the army and was posted with the 6th Infantry Division, in The Army of Occupation, Korea. His career started as a Police officer for the City of Tucson, Arizona, and then as an agent with the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. He received his B.S. degree from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey and attended the U.S. Treasury Agents Training School in Washington, D.C. He retired as Vice President and Director of Loss Prevention for Neiman-Marcus Stores throughout the United States. After early retirement he spent another ten Years in the retail industry and retired as Director of Loss Prevention for Blockbuster Music, a Viacom subsidiary. He is a life member of the American Society for Industrial Security, designated As a Certified Protection Professional. His retirement activities include the Baldwin Country Juvenile Conference Committee, the American Legion and The National Museum for Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida. He and his wife Joan live in Lillian, Alabama.