John Masters
John Masters | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 October 1914 |
| Died | 7 May 1983 (aged 68) |
| Occupation | Army officer and author |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Wellington College, Berkshire Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
| Genre | Historical fiction Memoir |
| Years active | 1933–1983 |
| Spouse | Barbara Phoebe Masters (1910–1998) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | British India United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Indian Army British Army |
| Service years | 1933–1949 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order |
Lieutenant-Colonel John Masters, DSO, OBE (26 October 1914 – 7 May 1983) 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 (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 1956 film. He also wrote a three-volume autobiography, which was positively received by critics.