Ernest Taylor 'Ernie' Pyle (3 August, 1900-18 April, 1945) was an American war correspondent who is famous for his reporting in many different places throughout the war. He was born in Dana, Indiana and died on Lejima island near Okinawa. Among the famous events that Ernie reported include, the London Blitz, Operation Cobra, and of course, the Battle of Okinawa.