James Jones (author)

James Jones
BornJames Ramon Jones
(1921-11-06)November 6, 1921
Robinson, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 9, 1977(1977-05-09) (aged 55)
Southampton, New York, U.S.
OccupationNovelist, author
Period1951–1975
GenreWorld War II fiction
Notable awardsNational Book Award
1952
Military career
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1939–1944[1]
Rank Corporal
Unit
Battles / warsWorld War II
Awards Purple Heart

James Ramon Jones (November 6, 1921 – May 9, 1977) was an American novelist renowned for his explorations of World War II and its aftermath. He won the 1952 National Book Award for his debut novel, From Here to Eternity, which was adapted for film a year later (and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture) and made into a television series a generation later.

  1. ^ "Cpl James Ramon Jones". TogetherWeServed. 2015. Retrieved May 22, 2015.

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