Jerry Ravino

JERRY RAVINO (Gerald Patrick Ravino) is a United States Marine Corps veteran who served as a flame tank commander in the Flame Platoon, First Tank Battalion, First Marine Division during the Korean War. He is the co-author of Hearts of Iron and Elite: USMC First Reconnaissance Company of the Korean War, 1950–1953, both written with Jack Carty.

Ravino was awarded the Purple Heart for his service. He is a member of the Korean War Project, the Disabled American Veterans, and the Marine Corps Tankers Association.

When not writing, Ravino worked for Charles Pfizer Corp for 32 years, retiring as a foreman in chemical operations, and later spent 14 years as a substance abuse counselor with Operation PAR. His co-authored works draw on his firsthand experience in the Korean War.

Jerry lives in Florida.

Jerry Ravino’s books are published by Turner Publishing.

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