"Richard Shaffer's first novel is about his tour in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. He writes about the men he served with, and the misfortunes of a lost cause. He tells about the friends who were lost, and about those who have memories that will last a lifetime.
Richard was born in Buffalo, New York, on August 27, 1945. His family soon left New York after WWII and returned to their farm in Pennsylvania. He was raised there until 1960 when the family sold their farm and moved to Evansville, Indiana. While growing up his hero and idle was Audie Murphy
On his 17th birthday in 1962, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1964, and became a Drill Instructor at the age of 19. He served two tours in South Korea, and a two-year tour later in West Germany. His awards include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman's Badge, and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, along with 9 other awards and several letters of commendation.
He served his country for 14 years, including 3 years with the New York Army National Guard. He left with many unforgotten memories."
Dorothy Jane King
Auburn, Illinois
December 1990,
"IN HELL WITH DRAGONS is a bloody and harrowing trek through the hell that was Vietnam. Mr. Shaffer puts us on point for a personal, first-hand glimpse of life under fire."
Richard L. Douglas
Martinsburg, West Virginia
January 1991
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