Herman Wouk facts for kids

Herman Wouk
Quick facts for kids Herman Wouk
	Wouk in Jerusalem, 1955
Born	May 27, 1915; New York City, U.S.
Died	May 17, 2019 (aged 103); Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Occupation	Author
Education	Townsend Harris High School
Alma mater	Columbia University
Period	1941–2019
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)
	Military career
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 Luzon Invasion of Lingayen Gulf; ; Battle of Okinawa; ;

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.

Wouk died in his sleep at his home in Palm Springs, California on May 17, 2019, 10 days before his 104th birthday.

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