John Masters
British soldier and writer (1914-1983) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 68
Lieutenant-Colonel John Masters, DSO, OBE was a British army officer and novelist. During World War II, he served with the Chindits behind Axis lines in Burma, and became the GSO1 of the 19th Indian Infantry Division.
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Masters is principally known for his historical novels set in India notably Bhowani Junction, which was turned into a successful 1956 film. He also wrote a three-volume autobiography, which was positively received by critics.
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Lived 1914 to 1983 · aged 68
