H. J. Ward
Hugh Joseph Ward ( March 8 , 1909 – February 7 , 1945 ) , who usually signed his work H . J . Ward , was an American illustrator known for his cover art for pulp magazines . 
<triplet> H. J. Ward <subj> March 8, 1909 <obj> date of birth <subj> February 7, 1945 <obj> date of death