Richard Bausch

Richard Bausch (born April 18, 1945) is an American novelist and short story writer, and Professor in the Writing Program of Wilkinson College of the Arts & Humanities at Chapman University in Orange, California. Bausch was born in 1945 in Fort Benning, Georgia. He is the twin brother of author Robert Bausch. Bausch previously lived in Virginia and in Memphis, Tennessee. He has written twelve novels, eight short story collections, and one volume of poetry and prose.

Bausch holds a B.A. from George Mason University, and an M.F.A. from the Iowa Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa. He has taught English and Creative Writing at George Mason University and other institutions since 1980. He was previously Heritage Chair in Writing at George Mason University; and Moss Chair of Excellence in the Writing Program at The University of Memphis.

Early life and education

Bausch was born in 1945 in Fort Benning, Georgia. He is the twin brother of author Robert Bausch.

He served in the U.S. Air Force between 1966–1969, then toured the Midwest and South playing guitar and singing in a rock band, and writing poetry. Bausch holds a B.A. from George Mason University, and an M.F.A. from the Iowa Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa. He has taught English and Creative Writing at George Mason University and other institutions since 1980. He was previously Heritage Chair in Writing at George Mason University; and Moss Chair of Excellence in the Writing Program at The University of Memphis

Richard Bausch (officer)

Richard Bausch (10 August 1910 – 22 March 1974) was a highly decorated Major of the Reserves in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Richard Bausch was captured by American forces during the Battle of the Bulge and was held until 1946.

Awards and decorations