"Kilroy Was Here"
Sightings page 5
Some time in the early 1940's,
someone first scribbled these famous words. We don't know
how many millions of times this simple graffiti appeared
during WWII or the Korean War but we do know that Kilroy
Was Here is still finding it's way on to any vertical surface.
These are the sightings from then and that continue now.
Movie Poster
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Kelly's
Heros (1970)
"A group
of U.S. soldiers sneaks across enemy lines to get
their hands on a secret stash of Nazi treasure."
One of the last scenes has you know what .
. . Kilroy! Click the image!"
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Beetle Bailey
strip
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Kilroy
Spotted on the very popular Beetle Bailey comic strip!
Beetle
Bailey is an American comic strip created by cartoonist
Mort Walker. Set in a fictional United States Army
military post, it is among the oldest comic strips
still being produced by the original creator.
Wikipedia
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Kilroy
Spotted at Chuck E Cheese
This is a screenshot of an old
Chuck E. Cheese showtape.
Kilroy can be spotted at the top right
corner of the brick wall.
Click
here to see full tape video)
I found the
footage on YouTube. It's on a channel called "Pizzacam"
and is titled "September '90". Basically,
a showtape is a VHS tape with the current show and
has programming on it for the robots. They were used
up until the late '90s.
Alex
the Geek
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Bill Lewis
showing off his Kilroy
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Kilroy
Spotted on the iconic
Pearl Harbor Troop Train
The
iconic Pearl Harbor troop train will roll again
this December 3 with KILROY! As soon as passengers
get on the train, we launch them back to 1941.
1940s singers, re-enactors and actual World War
II veterans who tell their stories on 4 vintage
rail cars.
"You
can hear songs by the Andrew Sisters. Buy coffee for
a nickel. Grab a 1940s-era haircut at the on-board
barbershop."
This
only part of the story, Click the star to read about
it in the
Orange Count Register
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Kilroy
Spotted on an LVT4 Alligator that arrived in Dunedin
at the VFW
Robert
Pappas
The LVT arrived
Friday and is in place for Memorial Day. It is a LVT-4
VS LVT-3, but it has come home to its Birth Place.
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35th ECB
87th crossing Moselle from
"LastOffffensive"
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Kilroy
Spotted on a the banks of the Rhine . . . on the
German side in March 1944!
You
might imagine the trepidation with the assault from
all concerned. A night or two before the actual
crossing, as my Dad phrased it,"Some
crazy SOB crossed the river and painted "Kilroy
was here" on the cement wall on the German
side of the river!" The
men he served with took comfort in that fact.
This only part of a loving Tribute, Click the star
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Kilroy
(all the way from Scotland) at Gallery Night
Kevin, visiting Pensacola
Downtown during Gallery Night all the way
from Scotland, couldn't resist the Graffiti Wall.
Guess who he chose Kilroy, at least the text.
A bystander (Greg) along with a 7-year old (Greta)
recognized the text and instructed him on the accompanying
image. Greta added her name to the masterpiece. Click
the image to see it all.
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Photo
of Kilroy Was Here on Graffiti Wall on
Gallery Night. Downtown Pensacola
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Downtown
Pensacola is not your father's downtown.
It has a whole new look and is a refreshing, fun place
to go. It has been described as "A refreshing
blend of historic resolve and cosmopolitan progress
defines Downtown Pensacola. Whether you live, work,
or play in Pensacola, Downtown holds the key to memory-making
experiences."
One of it's most fun activities is Gallery
Night. "Stroll through the charming brick
walkways of Downtown Pensacola to experience an eclectic
array of music, art and cuisine. Explore galleries
and businesses featuring the works of dozens of local
artists. Soak up the sounds of local musicians and
the aromas of local cuisine as the energy of the evening
carries you from venue to venue. Gallery Night is
a free event and many businesses provide light refreshments."
The
Graffiti Wall "During every 2013 Gallery
Night, Pensacola personal injury attorney Joe Zarzaur
and his staff invite everyone to visit Romana Street
in downtown Pensacola for a chance to create their
very own graffiti art. Participants can just grab
a paint can and spray their very own work of art on
the north wall of the law firm."
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ANOTHER Visit
of Kilroy to a Certain Krankanhaus (Hospital) in
Koblenz. Germany. Spent a darn whole week there
and as had not a lot to occupy myself with, thought
I would invite Our Little Friend to Stay for a while!
He is now a Resident.
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Kilroy
spotted in Germany
From
Iain Barrington-Wright
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Kilroy has
also become a Resident in "Gabby's Bar",
Lahnstein,(Bar/Cafe right next to Volksbank.in the
town Square.) Real nice place for him to stay, beer
is always Cold and Fresh, people are always real
friendly. Gabby herself adores him and say's "He
is Staying there as long as he wants !" So
He is getting around quite a bit.
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Peekie
the Rides Again
By Karla Sullivan
I have a wooden Kilroy pocket pin that I found in
my grandmother's jewelry box from the 40s. It's
African American. Ever seen one?
My grandmother
collected all things regarding Queen Elizabeth II's
coronation. She also adored Rosie the Riveter. And
she worked on an assembly line for Boeing during
WWII. My dad test piloted the B52. I think that
Kilroy is just in our blood.
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Hi
Pat,
Happy belated
Veteren's Day!
My name is
Dewey Schramm. I live in Quincy, MA about a rocks
throw from the old naval shipyard. We've also got
a small family run laser engraving company. A few
days ago we had someone ask us for something with
"Kilroy was here" on it. I knew the story,
and went looking around on the internet for a version
of the graphic to use. I came across your website
and liked your version of it. I created the ornament
for the person and off the went. I wanted to give
you credit, so I posted a photo of what we did on
facebook and linked to your website. If there is
something in the wording that you don't like - let
me know and I'm happy to modify it. With that said,
I will also make it available on our website. I
don't expect that it will sell many copies - but
one never knows :) If it should sell any, I'd like
to make a small donation for each one to a charity
of your choice. Is there something you would like
to point me at?
Thank you for your
passion with preserving the Kilroy memory!
Dewey Schramm
AnythingLaser.com
Or Facebook
(617) 237-0034
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Kilroy
Spotted in Washing during partial government shutdown
- 2013
"Not
sure who but it was taken during the shutdown when
Obama was trying to keep the boys from
seeing their WWII memorial."
If you know any of the
vets please let me know!
Click
Here
Submitted
by Wendy
Magner
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Kilroy
Spotted on the
Military Channel!
This clip is
from The Military Channel's show Missions that Changed
the War: The Enola Gay. See local listings
Submitted by
Tom Kercher
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to see the video clip
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for a larger view
Still
photo of Kilroy Was Here during video clip
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Hoppy's Wharf
by Durnett - 1965 +-
An old picture of a long gone wharf on the beautiful
Gulf Shore in Pensacola, FL. Grafitti by Bub Eilertsen
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The Sublime
to the Ridiculous
Two great new Sightings
from across the world. One from a paradise and one
from Hell.
Robert Pappas
Free
Republic
Through Joseph Murphy
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This is OBLs
compound. I suspect Photoshop BUT it doesn't matter!
It is the thought. Kilroy Was Here!
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Kilroy
on the Statue of Liberty!
There are rumors that "Kilroy
Was Here" can be found at the top of the Statue
of Liberty. Well, they are no longer rumors!
This
photo was taken during the 1985 centennial restoration
of the Statue by Kilroy
Architectural Windows, a 66 year old business
named after Kilroy Was Here by the founder, Charles
Krobot Jr. He was a WWII veteran of the landings at
Eniwetok and Okinawa who remembered his buddy, Kilroy.
Kilroy
Windows was proudly awarded the installation of the
Bronze replacement windows on Lady Liberty's brow
as well as these other famous landmarks.
The
Empire State Building
The Flatiron Building
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel
The General Electric Tower
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Photo
of Kilroy Was Here banner placed on Lady Liberty's
brow during 1985 Restoration. Note the person holding
the banner is Kilroy's founder Charles Krobot
Jr.
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Matthew Kitchen
(Matt the Kilroy)
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Matt
the Kilroy send whole album.
Matthew
Kitchen (Matt the Kilroy), self describe as Kilroy's
biggest fan, finds Kilroys everywhere. Nice going
Matt! Thanks to M the K for some fun Sightings!
Keep 'em up.
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QUINCY
FORE RIVER SHIPYARD
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Kilroy
Was Here Marker
I just came upon it in Google
Images.
Kathy Hogan
Editor's
note: Kathy is a Kilroy Was Here stamp activist instrumental
in furthering the cause.
The Marker
is near Neillsville, Wisconsin, in Clark County. Marker
can be reached from Ridge Road 0.4 miles west of Clark
Avenue. The Marker is at The Highground. Wisconsin
Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Marker is at or near this
postal address: W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville WI 54456,
United States of America.
It was originally a memorial to Vietnam War veterans,
The Highground now includes memorials to veterans
of other wars.
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A whole Association
full of Kilroys and beautifully restored military
vehicles.
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Kilroy
in a funny book!
Yesterday I picked up
a small book at the bookstore for the grand kids.
While reviewing it at home, low and behold, guess
who appeared? Yep, he's everywhere. Attached is the
book cover and the page with Kilroy bigger than life
peering over the wall. Thought you might use this
on your website.
-- Charles
Richardson
Author of Broken
Arrow
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Kilroy
in a funny cartoon feature!
American Dad
The
episode is called Stan Time.
--- Keanu
Chan
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