UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is a great illustration. Turns out, he became an accomplished artist.
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“1944 Press Photo A drawing depicts a soldier relaxes in a jeep at a battle zone. This is an original press photo. A Jeep At Ease Coast Guard Combat Artist Ken Riley catches a jeep in a rare pose–at ease–in this drawing from the South Pacific battle zones. Reliable companion of the fighting men, these tough little fellows roll off Coast Guard-manned landing craft with the first waves of invaders. Artist Riley, who lives in Parsons, Kansas enlisted in the Coast Guard and carried his sketchbook into the Pacific war theatre. Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 05-04-1944.
That’s really cool. Be neat to have a copy. Love to see more.
Growing up around WW2 vets I have a deep respect for them and their amazing accomplishment.
I have collected some books of letters and poems written by GI’s fighting in WW2. Some funny and some sobering.
Thank you Tracy.
Item no longer available. Happens a lot. Bummer. Would have been a great a gift for my Coastie brother.
I was pretty close to buying this myself after reading some of his history. I’ve updated the post.