William Hamilton "Hamp" law was born in De Soto Parish, Louisiana on November 13, 1923. Law spent an unhappy childhood growing up in the great Depression, but he found that he had a knack for drawing. Although he never attended art school, Law prayed to become an artist and escape his rough life. Hamp Law served aboard the USS Tennessee during World War II and make several hilarious cartoons about life aboard ship. He continued to draw cartoons after the war until he died. The final years of his life were spent drawing get well cards for veterans and sick children, which was a ministry that he started with his Sunday School class. Law passed on December 22, 2009. Visit the USS Tennessee Battleship Museum, part of the Museum of Scott County, to see more of Hamp Law's work.
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| The caption on this cartoon states, "I'd like to hear th' Stateside news to see WHO'S WINNING!!!" |
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| Hamp Law drew his makeshift studio aboard the USS Tennessee, which was located in gun turret one. |
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| Hamp Law later in life. His cartoons provide a wonderful look into what life was like for a sailor. |
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