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US Navy Lot of Pictures Letters Memorabilia Ephemera Complete Veterans Story WW2
$ 316.79
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What you see is a priceless collection from a single veteran’s estate. Please note that this was a very large collection and more will become available from this estate. As you scroll through the pictures, you will see this young man left high school in New Albany to enlist in the US Navy. He received his diploma, included, after his discharge. Inside the original envelope from the US War Department, he kept letters of commendation from both the White House and the State of Indiana, as he went on to serve in the Air Force Reserves in the Korean War as well.As seen in the pictures he was a Victory Medal recipient.
All items are in fantastic condition.
You will receive:
New Albany High School Diploma
Vintage original Social Security card stub & pamphlet
Reverse painted lithograph of the soldier in question, in uniform, in original 1940s mirrored glass frame measure 7x9 inches
Naval graduation photo measuring 8x19 inches. Back inscription identifies the soldier’s position
2 group photos of assumed workplaces in Indiana, post-war
War Department envelope containing:
Discharge paperwork from 1946
Official letter from President Truman
Official letter from State of Indiana Selective Service with Certificate of Appreciation
United States Navy pamphlet with duties description for Seaman 1st Class officer
Financial Documents
July 1946 issue of The Reservist and other documents informing of reserve opportunities
1946 sample of The Postwar Reserve from All Hands
GI bill information packet
Veterans Affairs letter of separation from Gen. Omar Bradley
Contact information for 82D Troop Carrier Squadron from 1950 (multiple copies)
This is a truly remarkable collection of pieces, don’t let the opportunity pass you by. If this was interesting to you, keep an eye out for more listings from this estate collection .
Upon purchase, we will add a few more surprise personal photos of the person and family.
Explanation of shipping cost: Due to the high value of this collection and its irreplaceable nature, this will be shipped with signature required on delivery and insured.
WW2 Lot of Pictures Letters Memorabilia Ephemera Complete Veterans Story WWII. Condition is “Used”.