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Question about WWI Aviator Pen and Ink Drawing
I am looking for clues as to the signature and scene of the artist of the attached illustration. It is a pen and had ink drawing of pilot receiving a medal during a ceremony. The inscription reads: "With compliments to Dr. H.W. Truebenback..." All I know are these facts: Harry Truebenback was New York city chiropractor who lived in Danbury, CT. I am told it was based on a real life event where the pilot was enormously tall and the General incredibly short. The signature of the artist is too challenging to read. It is dated 9-24-22 (It looks like a S.G. S...) I am told the signature is from a pilot in the Lafayette Escadrille. However, the last initials and last names of the Escadrille pilots don't exactly match! I figured someone from the forum might recognize the event or even the signature. Any help or clues in identifying this drawing would be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Michael
Last edited by mbarton; 2 January 2008 at 11:25 AM.
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2 January 2008, 11:22 AM
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