Summary of Robert Leckie's Helmet for My Pillow

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 I was sworn in as a marine in January 1942. The captain who swore me in reduced the ceremony to a jumble. We all held up our hands, and when he lowered his, we guessed we were marines. The gunnery sergeant who became my shepherd made sure I understood what was expected of me. #2 The boy next to me, a handsome blond from south Jersey, turned out to have a fine high voice. He sang several songs alone. There bein