Where Kilroy turned up

Kilroy Sightings

Kilroy’s defining trick was getting there first. During World War II the phrase and peering figure traveled with American servicemen across ships, bases, vehicles, bridges, bathrooms, battlefields, and both major theaters of war. Later generations kept finding — and making — Kilroys of their own.

Explore the sightings by era. The 15 individual chapters remain intact beneath these three larger parts.