Glenn McDuffie

Glenn Edward McDuffie (May 31, 1927 – March 9, 2014) was an American World War II sailor. He was known for being the subject of Alfred Eisenstaedt's photograph V-J Day in Times Square. McDuffie was photographed during an impromptu kiss with nurse Edith Shain, during a spontaneous celebration following the announcement of Japan's impending surrender, formally bringing World War II to an end.

McDuffie was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and served in the US Navy. Following World War II, McDuffie played semi-pro baseball, and worked for the United States Postal Service. He died on March 9, 2014 in Dallas, Texas from a heart attack, aged 86.