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Jun 26, 2009 · Lucian K. Truscott IV, the author of “Dress Gray,” is writing an online novel, “General Bongo’s War.”. Share full article. A raid at the Stonewall Inn that galvanized gays was primarily ...
Mar 24, 2017 · “He was absolutely fearless,” recalled Truscott’s son, Lucian K. Truscott III—a West Pointer who commanded an infantry rifle company in Korea and an infantry battalion in Vietnam.
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Truscott was portrayed by actor John Doucette in the 1970 film Patton. In one scene, as commander of the 3rd Infantry Division during the Allied invasion of Sicily, Truscott is shown arguing vehemently with General Patton over the latter's orders pertaining to his division.
Lucian King Truscott IV (born April 11, 1947) is an American writer and journalist. A former staff writer for The Village Voice, he is the author of several military-themed novels including Dress Gray, which was adapted into a 1986 television film of the same name . Life.
Lucian K. Truscott III, a son, was born 17 September 1921. Graduating from West Point in 1945, he fought in the Korean War as a rifle company commander, and also served in Vietnam.
Promoted to the rank of four-star general on the retired list, Lucian King Truscott, Jr., died at the age of 70 on September 12, 1965. Nathan N. Prefer is the author of several books and articles on World War II. His latest book is titled Leyte 1944, The Soldier’s Battle.
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