Bill Mauldin
1921–2003 (age 82)
Cartoonist
Biography
Bill Mauldin, born in 1921, brought the daily struggles of soldiers to life with his beloved Willie and Joe cartoons, offering both levity and profound empathy to troops enduring the hardships of World War II.
His artistry and advocacy for the enlisted ranks earned him enduring admiration, and he now rests at Arlington National Cemetery as a symbol of the resilience he portrayed.