Author Bird As Surname

[Kenco66]

A man who gained fame as a writer and whose surname is a type of bird. He was born in the USA in the 20th century with the middle name of Allen and died in Europe when he was in his twenties.

[Captain2]

Kenco, can you ask all your queries on one thread please. I'm getting lost already. :))

[Toorak]

Stephen Crane

[Peter Pedant]

Allen Gins-bird?
anti war poet

[Mozz71]

Aloysius Puffin