Arthur Stratton

Arthur Stratton is a fictional character in the Armed Services Edition series of books written by W.E.B. Griffin.

The Armed Services Edition (ASE) was a series of paperback books distributed to American soldiers during World War II. They were designed to be lightweight and easy to carry, and aimed to provide entertainment and education to soldiers during their downtime.

There are six books in the Armed Services Edition series that feature Arthur Stratton as the main character. The titles are: "Behind the Lines," "The Fighter," "The Beret," "The Aviator," "The Battalion," and "The Merchant".

The Armed Services Edition series was written by W.E.B. Griffin, a prolific American author known for his military and detective fiction novels. Griffin served in the U.S. Army and his own military experiences influenced his writing.

No, Arthur Stratton is a fictional character created by W.E.B. Griffin specifically for the Armed Services Edition series. While the series draws inspiration from real-life events and situations, the character of Arthur Stratton is not based on a real person.