Artist Hans Skalagard, 89, a merchant marine during World War II and the Korean War, at his home in Petaluma, Calif., on November 8, 2013. Like other merchant marine combat veterans, Skalagard was never compensated for his wartime service or received extended GI Bill benefits that were given to veterans of the United States armed forces. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Artist, WWII Merchant Marine Hans Skalagard

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