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Finding Elizabeth's Soldiers

28m 50s

Elizabeth Black was a Pittsburgh artist who sketched charcoal portraits of American soldiers across Europe during World War II. Through detailed searches, detective work and the kindness of volunteer genealogists and other researchers, WQED in Pittsburgh is working to find the soldiers and/or their survivors. The film features encounters with both amazed and appreciative families.

Aired: 04/30/16
Distributed nationally by American Public Television