Scarlet Fields

In this compelling memoir, John Lewis Barkley, a reconnaissance man and sniper in Company K of the Fourth Infantry Regiment, recounts his experiences during World War I, including his heroic actions that earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. While he faced the brutal realities of war with unwavering resolve, Barkley also reflects on the moral complexities of combat, expressing a blend of pride in his lethal skills and compassion for those on both sides of the conflict. His vivid storytelling reveals a soldier who embraced the chaos of battle, all while embodying a sense of mischief and humanity amidst the horrors of war.