Charles Mergendahl
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Charles Mergendahl (February 23, 1919 – April 27, 1959) was an American writer, best known for his salacious 1958 novel The Bramble Bush (1958) and its 1960 film adaptation. He also contributed original scripts and adaptations to various American television anthology series throughout the 1950s.
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Born | Charles Henry Mergendahl, Jr. (1919-02-23)February 23, 1919 Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | April 27, 1959(1959-04-27) (aged 40) |
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Education | Phillips Exeter Academy, Bowdoin College, Harvard University, Boston University[1] |
Notable works | The Bramble Bush |
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Service/ | United States Naval Reserve |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Battle of Tarawa |
Awards | Bronze Star[2] |
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