The Battle of Turkey Thicket: The Journeys of an Orphan, Altar Boy, Runaway, and Teenaged Soldier from Washington, D.C.

Behind a forgotten memorial plaque is the true story of Philip Thomas Hughes, an orphan who sought to escape the comfortable monotony of a mid 20th century life. Philip's curious journeys witness the civic evolution of Washington, D.C., Chicago's Skid Row, the societal reconstruction of Japan after World War II, and the chaotic battlefields of the Korean War. At the same time, the story of Philip and his family is one of spiritual faith that was formed, challenged, and reconstituted through sacrifice. The Battle of Turkey Thicket rescues the story of Philip Thomas Hughes, and his journeys, from oblivion.