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Norman W. Hicks
A Marine Corps officer and military historian, he wrote clear, detailed accounts of Marine service and combat history. His work is especially known for chronicling the Korean War and the broader story of the United States Marine Corps.
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U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 4 (of 5) The East-Central Front
by United States. Marine Corps, Norman W. Hicks, Hubard D. Kuokka, Lynn Montross
About the author
Born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1925, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1943 while still in high school and later served for 28 years on active duty. During his career he fought in World War II and the Korean War, and he earned the Silver Star for gallantry in combat in Korea.
Alongside his military service, he became a historian of the Corps. While assigned to Headquarters Marine Corps, he worked with the Historical Branch and wrote A Brief History of the United States Marine Corps, a compact survey that helped introduce readers to the service's development and traditions.
He is also remembered as a coauthor of U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950–1953, Volume 4: The East-Central Front. His writing is valued for being direct, informative, and grounded in official historical research, making it a strong fit for listeners interested in military history and the Marine Corps story.