Tregaskis, Richard, 1916-1973

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Richard Tregaskis, born in New Jersey in 1916, was a war correspondent and author. Prevented by bad eyesight from enlisting in the armed forces during World War II, he covered both the Pacific and European theaters as a correspondent and was badly wounded in Italy. He chronicled his wartime experiences in many books, including "Guadalcanal Diary" (1943) and "Invasion Diary" (1944). The bulk of his career was spent reporting on events in Asia and Oceania. Tregaskis covered nine wars, including the Chinese Civil War, Korean, and Vietnam War. He also wrote poetry, novels, biographies, magazine articles, and screenplays for motion pictures and television. Tregaskis drowned near Honolulu in 1973.

From the description of Richard Tregaskis papers, 1880-2011 (bulk 1927-1973) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 25302522

From the guide to the Richard Tregaskis papers, 1890-2011 (bulk 1927-1973), (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

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referencedIn Daniel family. Papers [manuscript]. Libraries Australia
referencedIn Weiss, David L., 1942-. Oral history interview with David L. Weiss, [sound recording], 2004. Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center
referencedIn Tregaskis family. Business records. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Tregaskis, Richard, 1916-1973. Fair wind to Java : deluxe : screenplay, 1952 June 13 / by Richard Tregaskis. Ohio State University Libraries
referencedIn Tregaskis, Richard, 1837-1914. Richard Tregaskis papers, 1865-1907 Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library
creatorOf Tregaskis, Richard, 1916-1973. Richard Tregaskis papers, 1880-2011 (bulk 1927-1973) Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf Richard Tregaskis papers, 1890-2011 (bulk 1927-1973) Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
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correspondedWith Daniel family. family
associatedWith Kamehameha I, the Great, King of the Hawaiian Islands, d. 1819. person
associatedWith Kamehameha the Great, King of the Hawaiian Islands, d. 1819 person
associatedWith Kane, Joseph. person
associatedWith Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 person
associatedWith Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963. person
associatedWith Republic Productions, Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Tregaskis family. family
associatedWith Tregaskis, Richard, 1837-1914 person
associatedWith Weiss, David L., 1942- person
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Italy
China
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Western Front
Southeast Asia
China
Islands of the Pacific
Islands of the Pacific
Pacific Ocean
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War correspondents
Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943
Korean War, 1950-1953
Military bases, American
Military bases, American
Motion picture authorship
PT-109 (Boat)
Television authorship
Veterans
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
X-15 (Rocket aircraft)
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Birth 1916-11-28

Death 1973-08-15

Americans

English

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