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"Matt" Ridgway
by John Gaisford, M.D.
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"Matt" Ridgway -- my neighbor...
The world knows General Matthew Bunker Ridgway as one of the great military men in history-a man who held more major commands than any other United States General.
In World War II, Ridgway commanded the 82nd Airborne, a division he led into the Sicily and Normandy Campaigns. Later he commanded the 18th Airborne Corps in charge of all U.S. airborne troops in Europe. In 1950 Ridgway assumed command of the 8th Army in Korea and oversaw the return of Japan to full sovereignty. He replaced Eisenhower as Supreme Allied Commander, and then in 1953 he became Army Chief of Staff. Over the years, he was decorated by more than 20 countries.
This book is not another biography of the great man. Rather, it is the unique perspective of the man who was Ridgway's neighbor for more than 27 years. Dr. John Gaisford knew the General as no one else knew him. He was a frequent guest in the Ridgway home. The general and the doctor, along with their wives, were worldwide traveling companions. Dr. Gaisford had occasion to enjoy Ridgway's company in many moments of pleasure and relaxation and, as such, his narrative is rich in colorful anecdote. In addition to his sharp memory, Dr. Gaisford had at his disposal a huge collection of letters and correspondence. The result is a portrait that at the very least adds to our appreciation and understanding of one of America's great leaders and statesmen.
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