David Douglas Duncan | |
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![]() Duncan in 1945 | |
Born | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | January 23, 1916
Died | June 7, 2018 Grasse, France | (aged 102)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Marine Corps ![]() |
Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of Bougainville Korean War *Battle of Pusan Perimeter *Battle of Chosin Reservoir |
Other work | Photographer |
David Douglas Duncan (January 23, 1916 – June 7, 2018) was an American photojournalist. He was best known for his dramatic combat photographs.[1]
His wartime photographs were so impressive that after the war he was hired by Life to join its staff at the urging of J.R. Eyerman, Life's chief photographer. During his time with Life, Duncan covered many events, including the end of the British Raj in India and conflicts in Turkey, Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
He turned 100 in January 2016.[2] and died in June 2018 in Grasse, aged 102.[3][4]