Monk Eastman: The Legendary Gangster Who Signed Up To Fight in WW1 at 42 Years Old and Became A War Hero
The Violent and Chaotic Life of Infamous New York Gang Leader Monk Eastman Took Him From the Slums of New York to the Battlefields of Europe and Back Again
In the archives of American criminal history, few figures stand out as distinctly as Monk Eastman. Born as Edward Eastman in 1875, his life's journey took him from the turbulent streets of New York City to the battlefields of World War I and back again into the dark underworld of crime. His story is one of resilience, rivalry, and redemption, offering a unique glimpse into the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of early 20th-century America.