Dave Breger

David Breger
Born(1908-04-16)April 16, 1908
DiedJanuary 16, 1970(1970-01-16) (aged 61)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materNorthwestern University
OccupationCartoonist
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1941-1945
UnitSpecial Services division
Battles/warsWorld War II

Irving David Breger (April 15, 1908 – January 16, 1970) was an American cartoonist who created the syndicated Mister Breger (1945–1970), a gag panel series and Sunday comic strip known earlier as Private Breger and G.I. Joe. The series led to widespread usage of the term "G.I. Joe" during World War II and later.[1] Dave Breger was his signature and the byline on his books. During World War II, his cartoons were signed Sgt. Dave Breger.