Russell Gordon Carter
Russell Gordon Carter (January 1, 1892 – May 9, 1957) was an American writer of more than fifty books and short stories, primarily for young people. Personal Carter was born in Trenton, New Jersey on January 1, 1892, the son of John Rogers and Alice (Hughes) Carter. He worked his way through Harvard, and graduated in 1916. In 1917 he married Wellesley College, Wellesley graduate Florence Diehl. That same year he sailed to France with the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. He was promoted twice, ending the war as a First lieutenant#U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force, first lieutenant. He served thirteen months in France, taking part in the battles of Aisne-Marne, the Oise-Aisne, and the Meuse-Argonne offensive. He was awarded the Silver Star "for "gallantry in action." Russell and Florence Carter had two daughters: Virginia (b.1923) Catherine (b.1930). Carter died on May 9, 1957, in Boston, Massachusetts. Work After leaving the militar ...
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