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Lieutenant Colonel John Masters, DSO, OBE (26 October 1914 β 7 May 1983) was a British novelist and regular officer of the Indian Army.
In World War II, he served with the Chindits behind enemy lines in Burma, and became the GSO1 (chief staff officer) of the 19th Indian Infantry Division. Masters is principally known for his historical novels set in India, notably Bhowani Junction, which was turned into a successful film. He also wrote three volumes of autobiography, which were positively received by critics.
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GenderMale
Birthday1914-10-26
Deathday1983-05-07 (68 years old)
Birth PlaceKolkata, India
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
AwardsDistinguished Service Order
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