Margie Stewart
Margie Stewart (December 14, 1919 - April 26, 2012) was the official United States Army poster girl during World War II. [1]
She appeared on twelve posters, of which a total of 94 million copies were distributed. [1]
Stewart was born in Wabash, Indiana and attended Indiana University. She became a model and appeared in about 20 RKO movies, often in uncredited roles. [1]
In addition to appearing in the posters, Stewart toured the U.S. as one of the four members of a group called the Bondbardiers, accompanied by various Hollywood stars, to sell war bonds. [1]
In 1945 she toured Europe and was one of the first civilians to enter Germany after the end of the war. Her appearance in London's Hyde park "caused gridlock." [1]
In 1945, she married Jerry Jeroske, an army captain. The Jeroskes later changed their last name to Johnson. The had one child, Stephen, and three grandchildren. Mr. Johnson died in 2003. [1]