Just finished reading that myself. Actually he transported artillery shells mostly. During Korea. He was shipped back to the states and lived out his days at Camp Pendleton. He's buried there.
Great book, great read. I totally endorse the suggestion of my lovely cyber bride.
In Memory of Paul "Dietrich" Stines.
Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
Cue sound of Head slap.
RIP Muggsy & TMan
"If you are a warrior legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that JOCKO will not come today."