Red Cross Kay: My Journey of Service in WWII

About the Book

In Red Cross Kay: My Journey of Service in WWII, Katherine Peddle Dixon describes her journey in the Southwest Pacific as a “Red Cross Girl.” Kay´s journey begins in 1943 when she decides to do her part for the war effort. Leaving farm-life behind, she heads to New York City and joins the Red Cross. In her two years as a recreation specialist, Kay experiences unfamiliar surroundings, sweltering heat, unceasing rain, unforgiving terrain, and unexpected dangers – but her enthusiasm, altruism, and dedication to raising the spirits of war-weary soldiers never falters. Red Cross Kay is an inspirational tale told by one of the unsung heroes of WWII. Visit www.redcrosskay.com to learn more. 100% of proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to further the work of the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York.

About the Author

Katherine “Kay” Dixon has been a lifelong volunteer for the American Red Cross – since 1943 when she left for New Guinea to help raise the morale of American troops as a “Red Cross Girl” in WWII. Kay’s love for the Red Cross inspired her to share these stories from her two years as a recreation worker. While she has had a long career as a writer and editor, this is Kay’s first published memoir. Currently, Kay resides in Upstate New York where she lived with her late husband Ronald Dixon and spent twenty years as a staff member of the Scotia School District.