G.I. John J. Kilroy, a college-bound veteran, is one credit short of admission. A journalist, Connie Harcourt, writes about him as "Kilroy," the war's most famous G.I., and secures his registration. However, fraternity members become suspicious and try to convince him to drop out of college.
Kilroy Was Here
John J. Kilroy's existence is a non-stop struggle to overcome the comedic baggage attached to his name, which has its roots in wartime history.