Army Brat: A Memoir

by William Jay Smith

Son of a U.S. Army corporal, the author recalls regular Army life between the two World Wars, and his own development as a poet

225 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

William Jay Smith was an American poet. He was appointed the nineteenth Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 1968 to 1970.

Reviews

[Jerri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Memoir of growing up at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

[Elizabeth Lund]

The author grew up at one base in Missouri from 1921-1941. Well-written, but not relevant to current project.