"KILROY WAS HERE". The WW2 Story of Man Behind the Famous Phrase.
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James J. Kilroy was a worker at the Fore River Shipyard during WW2 who is believed to have been the origin of the "Kilroy Was Here" expression.
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When I was a teenager in the early 70's... We would draw Kilroy was here with the face... At night all over town!! We didn't look at it as vandalism because it's only chalk!! We didn't understand the meaning if course but Kilroy was just an endearing cartoon to us!! Oh those days were so much fun to be s teenager! All we did... and yet we NEVER LITTERED! We respected property back then... Not like kids now
And Kilroy is, also found all over the uk as graffiti, I remember seeing it on bus stops and walls ect when I was younger, he can still be seen around, I didn't know the origins of Kilroy now I do I will show my son this over the weekend. Another great Face's of the forgotten! Thank you Ron ❤️🇬🇧
I didn't realize that "Kilroy" was a real guy, I figured someone came up with the idea but didn't know the story. What an icon that little figure was, and I'm sure it made a lot of people smile. Something they all needed at that time. Thank you for letting us know the real deal, Ron.
I loved this story. My dad used to draw him on wood, cut it out and set them around the house. In school we drew him on our book covers. Thanks for a happy memory.
I love that our American culture affected Stalin and Hitler! That’s part of our “charm” and hutzbah! A very touching story.
At school we all drew it everywhere in the class and on the books . No one knew the origin . Great story , thank You , Ron !
Perhaps it should have been written on his headstone: Kilroy IS here! 😉
I think we all know that, when all is said and done, Hitler wasn't the sharpest tool in the box
I would have guessed he would have had 'Kilroy is Here' on his headstone somewhere. Just small in a corner. Yes, we used to scribble the cartoon on bathroom walls, in our text books, on our desks, on the blackboard etc. Our History teacher only said, "It's probably a real person" but never went further. Very good video Mr Ron!! Thank u for bringing the truth to us!!
Agreed, the little character should have been on the stone. How many men made it because of him we will never know. Just a little smile for them in a world of chaos.
"Kilroy is right here... still" might be more appropriate for his final resting place.
I was sure hoping it was going to be engraved on the back of his headstone like it is at the WW 2 memorial in Washington DC.
My Dad was in the navy when WW2 started and when we were young he used to draw Kilroy for us quite often. Nice to know the whole story as an adult. Such good memories of something so simple in life. Thanks for sharing Ron.
It’s nice to hear some of these more uplifting stories. I’m sure “Kilroy” brightened a lot of soldiers’ days. It is hard to look at the character and not.smile.
My dad would draw that "kilroy was here," all the time and I always wanted to know the backstory. Thanks ron! Hope you are well man
Anyone else disappointed the image wasn't on his headstone? As always great storytelling and video, Ron!
My Father use to add a Kilroy character at the end of his notes to us kids or in his letters. It was to me very endearing. Good to know there was an actual person behind it! Yes he was in the service, and stationed in Africa. Don’t know in what capacity.
My Dad and Uncle were both in the service. They both told a different story about Kilroy..but basically comes out the same. Family Legend
Rest In Peace, James and thank you 🇺🇸
This is a God Bless America Story that I think needed to be told. A+ : - )✅
My father, a Vietnam Vet, taught me to put Kilroy on places I've been to, I never knew the story behind it! Thank you sharing this story! Kilroy needs to make a come back! Thank you to ALL VETS!!! May God Bless you and keep you in the palm of His mighty hand!
Rest in peace James Kilroy
Thanks for your service
👍🏻🙏🏻✌🏻🤗
My Uncle was a member of the famous Merrill’s Marauders although he never talked about the battles he was involved in, he only said that the real heroes didn’t come back. He said he didn’t want remember all he had seen because it was horrific and suffered with PTSD for years. Uncle Wayne was truly a member of the Greatest Generation as was my Dad other family. My Dad had polio as a child therefore the army wouldn’t take him. Dad worked at Caterpillar building tanks. Both my Dad and Uncle used to draw Kilroy when they finished a job. We kids picked the habit up and used to do left Kilroy all over the place.
Thank you for your service, James. My father served in WWII in the Navy around Japan from 1944-1946. I wonder if he was on any of the ships that Kilroy was involved with. Thank you Ron for bringing this story.
That was such a cool story, I love how his fun personality became a sensation and brought happiness during the war. Thank you Ron for telling his story. Rest in Peace Mr. Kilroy🙏
Thanks for telling this story! I have seen the Kilroy phrase in lots of movies and documentary's but never knew the history behind it! RIP Mr Kilroy .
Quite a story and he left his mark, no doubt about that. RIP and thank you for your service.
very fascinating story a great part of history such a beautiful gravestone may he rip we should never forget our veterans and all they have done for our country
Great story Ron. I remember that phrase and cartoon from when I was young. RIP James.
I hope that kids nowadays can learn these stories. I hadn't thought of him in years. Thanks for bringing him back even for a little while!
Another wonderful tribute, Ron.Thanks for paying respect to so many past lives'.Also,grateful for today's history lesson.Now I know the origin of "Kilroy Was Here'".
My Dad was a veteran in the U.S.Army of WWII. He didn't speak a word of English went he went in. I'm not sure if he heard of Kilroy, but maybe he did. Thank you Ron for the background of Kilroy.
Ron. You are awesome! Have always wanted to know the story behind "Kilroy was here." I applaud you...again and again! 👏👏👏
Thank you Ron for coveting this story. So interesting to hear about the man behind the doodles.
*covering*
Kilroy was a part of of my dad's life as a kid like so many other's which is pretty cool...RIP✝️.. Thank's ron for sharing....
I had never heard of this. It’s very neat how everyone took to it. Rest In Peace.
We knew of the cartoon, but not "Kilroy", here in the UK. I have fond memories of doodling it on the walls - with permission - when my parents renovated the old kitchen. What a surprise for whoever pulled back what we put over the top! Thanks so much for shining a light on all of this forgotten faces; you do such fantastic work.
Rest in peace. He made a mark that essentially became a movement of sorts. Great man. Lovely episode. ❤️
I grew up in Wellington, New Zealand and as a child there in the late 70s / early 80s I used to write 'Kilroy was here' and then draw the funny little man with the fingers and the big nose on windows that had steamed up with condensation. I never knew the provenance of why this was such a popular thing back then until I watched this video today. Amazing story. Thank you!!
How amazing is The Kilroy drawing still being used today,glad he got the recognition for this simple idea that turned into a phenomenal art piece across the globe. Always great Ron thank you 🙏🏽
Je ne connaissais pas cette histoire. Une signature célèbre et humoristique. Reposez en paix. James
Merci
I used to draw this picture a lot when I was in school. My Dad told me this story.
Thanks James Kilroy for your service 🪖🥾🥾🇺🇸... and Rip sir James Kilroy and your wife .....thanks for sharing Ron. Take care and safe travels! 💖☺️
Thank you for this story. I had uncles in WW II and always knew about the Kilroy was here drawing, I would draw it as a kid but did not know the story.
That was a great story. ❤
I remember this from my childhood. People used to say it regularly. Thank you for telling the story. We finally know who Kilroy really was.
Hey Ron it was a beautiful story and I have all respect for Canadian and American Veterans 💓🇺🇲🇨🇦
Great video, Ron! I sent it to my Navy veteran son who has a Kilroy tattoo!
My grandfather had "Kilroy" on the bug-deflector of his truck in the 90's. Kilroy made his way any which way and everywhere! I love hearing stories behind the little things, thanks for sharing, Ron!
That was so interesting! Thanks again Ron !
I was born in 1955 and remember seeing the saying and drawing in the 1960s and 70s. I originally thought it was a hippie thing!😄✌🏼☮️ Wonderful story! 👍🏼
I’ve always wondered more about Kilroy was Here!!!! I saw him all over Boston and there were so many different tales. Thanks for this great video!!!
My Dad was an 18 year old when he hit Normandy beach. He went on through several other battles. He told me all about "Kilroy was here". I never knew it was based on a real man. I have a ceramic Kilroy peeking over the top of my kitchen cupboard. I think of Dad when I see it. Thank you for telling us about James Kilroy.
Thank you for the story of Kilroy. Have always wondered how it started. Thank you for all your hard work and research.
Thank you for your service James Kilroy
I remember drawing that as a kid, but never knew the story behind it. Thanks so much for sharing!
I lived in the town next to Halifax Mass Pembroke Mass. There are some great old grave stones there has well. I have been to that Cemetery. Great story thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing this story! I had heard about Kilroy, of course, but never knew the whole story! Have a nice weekend!!
One reason I love your channel is the respect you have for our great men and women of our military
Thank you Ron for my lifetime question.......and the answer! 👏🙌👍😃
I always wondered who kilroy was and now i know after over 70 years , may he rest in peace .
Thank you again Ron!! There was Rock band that ended their song "Mr Roboto" repeating "Kilroy" at the end of their song. I'm really glad to know that James Kilroy was not only a real person in US history but during WW2 he drove the Axis leaders a bit crazy wondering who he was.
Thanks Ron, I was unaware of the origins of this...
Great that you covered this. Ron. Heard a lot of Kilroy stuff as a young boy. There was some Disney like movie as I recalled. There were some guys lived on the corner a few blocks away that called a few of us Kilroy because we turned up all over the neighborhood. Those guys drew the Kilroy cartoon everywhere as it made a big impression on them.
Thank you for your service and your phrase.
Heard about the Kilroy guy in the sixties, i expected his sign on that grave :-) he stirred things up in ww2 for sure.
Thank you all veterans for your service. 🇺🇸
I appreciate your stories and history.
I’ve read a lot about WWII and have come across this before about Mr Kilroy.
Glad that is was a good morale booster for the servicemen.
Great story Ron! When I served in the Army, I put my “Kilroy was here” in various places, but never knew where it came from or how it started! Now I am a little wiser! Thanks Ron!
very cool!
This is the coolest story. Thank you for telling it.
Thanks for a wonderful video, Kilroy is the American spirit that will never die.
Thank you for your service to our country God bless you rest in peace
Please come visit Ephrata, Pennsylvania ! You'll find Dick Winter's grave, and the Ephrata Cloister museum and graveyard.
Wow! It’s wonderful to finally find out where that phrase came from…so interesting⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I remember Dad talking about Kilroy was here and drawing the little cartoon. Great to hear the story . Keep Safe ❤Keep Well❤
Never knew about this! What a movement this fella started! Thank you for all you do for everyone #allthelove from Maine 🇺🇸
I remember drawing this fella on school books fascinating story Ron thank you for rekindling memories from my school days
Awsome storyvi Remer my mother had the killroy logo on her skates thank you four service and answered a question I have always had
I only knew part of the story,,,,,, Now I know the WHOLE story. thanks !!! Great video
My father was at the battle of the bulge. WWII
Never knew this! Thank you for a great video
Kilroy was drawn everywhere up until the eighties.we drew it everywhere in chalk.i will show my dad this.it will bring back some memories.
I was thinking about naming my Jeep Kilroy. I don't think that would be a good idea after watching this video. This is so much more important. Thank you for bringing us this story.
Excellent video as usual, thanks Ron.Another I havent heard.
Love it Ron!!! Thanks for sharing .
Thank you Ron for this have a great weekend
Great video like always. Thank you.
Thanks for such a great history lesson and story telling on such a wonderful day
My Dad did tell me a little about this from WW2. And I even saw the drawings on old Bugs Bunny 🐰 🐇 Cartoons. I don't know as I knew one guy named Kilroy started it!
Thanks for sharing his story and showing his grave! That's just great! RIP Mr. Kilroy! Thanks for your service! 🇺🇸 🙏
What an amazing story, thanks for sharing with us Ron!
Thank you I've heard the story before about James Kilroy the riveter. It is amazing how it proliferated throughout the European theater. I wonder if it ever got as far as the Pacific theater. Your documentary it was awesome and I love the way you straighten the flag at his grave. It is a shame that he died so young.
Well I didn’t know that’s how that drawing all started … I have been drawing that since way back aged 10 (I am now 60 😇) & still doodle it 😎.. I can’t even remember where I first saw but started drawing it … I have shown my kids & grandkids how to draw it .. I can now tell them the story behind it …. Thanks for sharing 🙌🦋🙏💜
Thank you so much for explaining the story behind the myth.
Hey Ron thanks for sharing this post be safe
as always Ron....another superb video 📹 👏
I really enjoyed this story of James Kilroy!! Thank you!
A fascinating story Ron. You really brighten my day with your stories.. almost as bright as your T-shirt. I LOVE it! Thank you 👋
Nice story Ron, thanks!
There are two Kilroy was here signs at the WWII memorial in Washington DC. If you visit, see if you can find them.
I found one but we only looked on the Lincoln Memorial side.
That’s great I’ve always wondered where that came from. Great history
Awesome Story ❤🥰 Ron Thank You
Thank you ron for that wonderful story
This was a joy. Thanks!
I have never heard the story before. Thanks for sharing with us 👍🏻 😊
Thank you Ron for sharing this with us. You answered my question until now I never knew the meaning behind this. I wondered all my life how this got started.