Explore the powerful WWII combat art of Sergeant John Fabion USMC. Discover his bold depictions of marine life & war's impact. View works at Most-Famous-Paintings.
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About the artist: John Fabion (Sgt, USMC) (1905 – 1982) John Fabion was born in Austria and immigrated to the United States in 1912. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on 1 March 1943 and was a combat artist with the 4th Marine Division. He participated in the battles of Saipan, Tinian, Marianas Islands, and Iwo Jima. He received the Bronze Star for his actions on Saipan. Fabion was demobilized in March 1946 and became a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago. During the Vietnam War, he volunteered as a civilian combat artist and served a six-week tour in South Vietnam. Fabion died in February 1982.