Claim: Philip Caputo (born June 10, 1941) is an American author and journalist, is best known for A Rumor of War (1977), a best-selling memoir of his experiences during the Vietnam War.
Evidence: He is best known for A Rumor of War (1977), a best-selling memoir of his experiences during the Vietnam War. Philip Caputo (born June 10, 1941) is an American author and journalist. 
(1941-06-10) June 10, 1941 (age 79)
Westchester, Illinois Author, journalist He is best known for A Rumor of War (1977), a best-selling memoir of his experiences during the Vietnam War.