The fictional character was created by Rockwell for a wartime series commissioned by the Saturday Evening Post . Over the course of eleven covers, Willie took readers on journey as he transformed from everyman to an American soldier and finally a student studying at college on the G.I. Bill.
Oct. 4, 1941 - Willie Gillis: Food Package
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Nov. 29, 1941 - Willie Gillis: Home Sweet Home
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Feb. 7, 1942 - Willie Gillis: USO
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Apr. 11, 1942 - Willie Gillis: Hometown News
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