Rick Fletcher

Richard E. Fletcher (June 1, 1916[1] – March 16, 1983) was an American artist best known for his illustration of the Dick Tracy comic strip.

When General Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered all armies to halt, Fletcher and the 83rd Infantry Division were less than two hours away from Hitler hiding in his bunker.

He received the Bronze Star Medal for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against the enemy of the United States.

His name is inscribed in the Book of Honor at the Court of Patriots in Rock Island, Illinois where he and his wife are buried in the National Cemetery.

Fletcher studied illustration under the wing of Walt Disney's teacher and role model, Carey Orr, for several years.