Talk:James Fugaté

Working in Advertising
The article currently states: "In 1942, he joined the United States Navy.[5] After World War II ended, he worked in advertising until publishing his first novel, Quatrefoil: A Modern Novel, in 1950." It then goes on to mention that Fugaté was honorably discharged from the Navy after it became known that he was the author of Quatrefoil.

I am just wondering how to reconcile the "worked in advertising until...1950" with the "honorably discharged after it became known."

Spventi (talk) 05:48, 10 November 2017 (UTC)


 * I was puzzled by that too, but I found this: http://www.glbtqarchive.com/literature/barr_j_L.pdf which seems to explain it: "In 1951 Fugaté went to Los Angeles with the intention of writing for the movies, but early in 1952 he volunteered to return to active duty as a reserve officer in the Navy and was sent to a base in Alaska. While reviewing his Top Secret clearance, the Office of Naval Intelligence learned that he was the author of Quatrefoil. This led to an eight-month interrogation that resulted in a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions."  Perhaps this could be added to the article if the source is considered appropriate? 81.147.84.236 (talk) 17:34, 10 November 2017 (UTC)


 * I see how the missing details led to confusion. Thanks for pointing out/the suggestions. How does it read now? = paul2520 (talk) 17:58, 10 November 2017 (UTC)


 * Ah! Excellent. Thanks for tracking down that additional detail. It's much more coherent now. Spventi (talk) 03:49, 16 November 2017 (UTC)