# Harry W. Addison

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**Harry Wayne Addison** (September 8, 1920 – August 24, 2003) was a writer from the American south and a humorist whose works painted vivid portraits of his experiences growing up as a poor boy in [Depression](/source/Great_Depression)-era rural [Louisiana](/source/Louisiana). While he never received much recognition on a national level, Addison enjoyed modest success, not only from his writings, but also his frequent public speaking appearances throughout Louisiana and much of the South. He was a favorite orator at college and high school graduations, as well as meetings of regional civic organizations. A veteran of [World War II](/source/World_War_II), Addison received the [Bronze Star](/source/Bronze_Star_Medal) for bravery in combat while serving on [Iwo Jima](/source/Iwo_Jima). He moved to [Rayville, Louisiana](/source/Rayville,_Louisiana) in 1945, where he resided until 1957.[1][2] He was a longtime resident of [Monroe, Louisiana](/source/Monroe,_Louisiana). His works include *Write That Down For Me Daddy* (1974) ISBN 0-88289-116-2, *RFD #3* (1977) ISBN 1-56554-114-6, and *Mama Was a Con Man, Papa Was a Christian* (1989) ISBN 1-56554-547-8.

## References

1. Addison, Harry (31 Mar 1945). ["On Iwo Jima"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41446070/harry_addison_of_rayville/). *Newspapers.com*. The Richland Beacon-News. p. 5. Retrieved 1 January 2020.

1. Addison, Harry (21 Sep 1957). ["Title Changes"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41445879/harry_addison_moves_to_monroe/). *Newspapers.com*. The Richland Beacon-News. Retrieved 1 January 2020.

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