Bill Mauldin

American cartoonist and WWII soldier

Bill Mauldin - American cartoonist and WWII soldier
Born

October 29th, 1921
104 years ago

Died

January 22nd, 2003
22 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Served as a soldier in World War II and created iconic cartoons that portrayed the experiences of soldiers. His work captured the realities of war with humor and poignancy. Received two Pulitzer Prizes for his editorial cartoons and gained recognition for his influential style and subject matter. The characters Willie and Joe became symbols of the GIs during the war, resonating with both soldiers and civilians. Mauldin's cartoons were published in the Stars and Stripes newspaper and after the war in various publications.

Created Willie and Joe characters

Won two Pulitzer Prizes for cartooning

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