Edward T. Vebell

Background

Vebell, Edward T. was born on May 25, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Charles and Helen Vebell.

Education

Student, American Academy Art, Chicago.

Career

He competed in the individual (semi-finalist) and team épée events at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Vebell was elected to the United States Fencing Hall of Fame in April, 2014. As a professional illustrator and artist, his commissions include work for the United States Postal Service.

He also executed commissions for many periodicals, including a long run as Reader"s Digest"s most popular illustrator.

Vebell was a staff artist for Stars & Stripes during World World War II, as well as the official courtroom artist for the Nuremberg war trials.

Achievements

• Edward T. Vebell has been listed as a noteworthy magazine illustrator, photographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Company Military Historians. Member Society Illustrators.

Connections

Married Elsa Cerra, May 20, 1950. Children: Victoria, Renee, Andra.

Father:

Joseph Charles

Mother:

Helen Vebell

Spouse:

Elsa Cerra

child:

Renee Vebell

child:

Andra Vebell

child:

Victoria Vebell