W.E.B. Griffin
William Edmund Butterworth III, widely known as W. E. B. Griffin, was an influential American author born on November 10, 1929, in Newark, New Jersey. He served as a combat correspondent during the Korean War and later transitioned to a civilian role in military communications, all while nurturing his writing career. He became renowned for his military fiction, with notable series such as Brotherhood of War, The Corps, and Badge of Honor, which are celebrated for their strong storytelling and authentic portrayal of military life. In addition to his military novels, Griffin wrote for young adults and created works under various pseudonyms. His literary contributions earned him numerous accolades, including honorary memberships in military organizations and a Doctorate in Military Fiction. By his passing in 2019, Griffin had authored over a hundred books, selling millions of copies worldwide.
Awards
['Brigadier General Robert L. Dening Memorial Distinguished Service Award of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association (1991)', 'Veterans of Foreign Wars News Media Award (1999)', 'Order of St. George of the U.S. Armor Association', 'Order of St. Andrew of the U.S. Army Aviation Association', 'Honorary Doctoral degrees by Norwich University', 'Honorary Doctoral degrees by Troy State University', 'Alabama Author Award, Alabama Library Association, 1982, for LeRoy and the Old Man', 'Denig Award, U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association, 1991']
Notable Works
['Brotherhood of War series', 'The Corps series', 'Badge of Honor series', 'Men at War series', 'Honor Bound series', 'The Presidential Agent series', 'Clandestine Operations series']
