W.E.B. Griffin
William E. Butterworth III, writing as W.E.B. Griffin, was a bestselling author of over fifty novels across seven series.
His books, known for historical accuracy, have sold over fifty million copies worldwide.
Griffin enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946, served in Korea, and worked in military publications.
He received numerous awards and honorary degrees for his writing.
Griffin was involved in various military and veterans' organizations and divided his time between the Gulf Coast and Buenos Aires.
He used several pseudonyms throughout his career and was praised for his fierce, realistic depictions of military life.
