Herman Wouk

Herman Wouk
Herman Wouk
	Wouk in 1972
Born	May 27, 1915; The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Died	May 17, 2019 (aged 103); Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Resting place	Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Author
Education	Townsend Harris High School
Alma mater	Columbia University
Period	1941–2015
Notable works	The Caine Mutiny; Winds of War; War and Remembrance; This is My God;
Spouse	Betty Sarah Brown; (m. 1945; died 2011)
Children	3
Relatives	Victor Wouk (brother)
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1942–1946
Rank	Lieutenant
Battles/wars	World War II (Pacific Theater) New Georgia Campaign; Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign; Mariana and Palau Islands campaign; Battle of Okinawa; ;
Website
	www.hermanwouk.com

Herman Wouk (May 27, 1915 – May 17, 2019) was a Pulitzer Prize winning American writer. He was from New York City, New York. Wouk had written many books including The Caine Mutiny. He won Pulitzer Prize award in 1952.[1]

Wouk was Orthodox Jewish. He was known for his defence of religion, tradition, American patriotism and the Military.

Wouk died in his sleep at his home in Palm Springs, California on May 17, 2019, ten days before his 104th birthday.[2]

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