[Pharmboy]

RIP. You brought the RevWar to life for many people, Mr. Ketchum. We need more like you.

Born in Pittsburgh, he graduated Yale in '43 with a major in American History (not a surprise) and then commanded a subchaser in the Pacific during WWII. His wife of 68 years died 3 months prior to his death.

[Pharmboy]

Richard Ketchum

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[billorites]

Gosh, I read a great deal of this fellow's stuff.

He was more than a writer. He was a brand.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[NonValueAdded]

Sad news bump.

[cld51860]

This man was one of my favorite historians. One of my favorite Ketchum books is “Decisive Day.” I first read it on the way to Boston and felt like I was there on Breed’s Hill with my fellow patriots!

Rest in Peace, Sir. And thank you!

[af_vet_rr]

Hate to see this, really enjoyed his books, but he lived a full life, which is all that most of us can hope for!

[hedgetrimmer]

May he rest in peace.