About Jack Seaward
Lived 1924 – 2010 (aged 86). Jack Seaward was an American linguist, writer, translator and japanese language.
John Neil Seward Jr. (October 11, 1924 – November 10, 2010) was a World War II veteran who was assigned to military intelligence in 1941 because of his knowledge of Japanese at a time when very few Americans knew the language. Following the war, Seward continued his intelligence work in Japan, during Allied occupation. After his time in the military and, later on, in the CIA, he worked with a number of companies and became a prolific writer. Some of his 45 books, in Japanese and English, are still used today. He was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure in 1986 for his efforts to spread knowledge of Japanese culture and language.
Honors and tributes Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1986
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Who was Jack Seaward?
American writer
When was Jack Seaward born?
Jack Seaward was born on 11 October 1924 in Houston.
When did Jack Seaward die?
Jack Seaward died on 10 November 2010 in Houston.
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Jack Seaward was a linguist, writer, translator and japanese language.
What nationality was Jack Seaward?
Jack Seaward was American.
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