Alan D. Gaff

Alan D. Gaff is an American military historian, best known for his books focusing on American wars such as On Many a Bloody Field, Bayonets in the Wilderness, Blood in the Argonne, and for his memoir on Lou Gehrig titled Lou Gehrig: The Lost Memoir.

Early life, education and military service

Gaff if from Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history from Indiana University in 1979 and a Master of Arts in history from Ball State University in 1980. Retired sergeant form the United States Army Military Police, where he worked at military prisons.

Career

Gaff retired from the United States Postal Service in 2009 after nearly thirty years.
He is the recipient of an Award of Merit from the Wisconsin Historical Society.