Arthur K. Pirkle is a retired Marine Master Sergeant, and Viet Nam vet, and author of this novel abut the Viet Nam fracas. It is a fascinating book. The sergeant is known as "Top" and the stories are told in a way that will make you sorry when you finish the book.
It was published by :
University Editions, Inc.
59 Oak Lane, Spring Valley
Huntington, West Virginia 25704.
Whether it is still available as a new book or not I can't say. But I have seen it as a used book on the net.