Description: (Congressional Medal Of Honor) "THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR: FIRST DAY LWJ ISSUE ENVELOPE." United States Postal Service. Washington dc (1983) First Day issue LWJ Cachet envelope with a Washington, DC cancellation stamp. June 7, 1983. The cachet depicts the Army and Air Force Medal as well as the Navy Medal. Boldly SIGNED by 4 recipients of this nation's highest citation for bravery and valor under fire. Beauford T. Anderson. (U.S. Army/Sergeant) Awarded the Bronze Star for action in the Phillipines and the Congressional Medal of Honor for conspicuous bravery during the battle of Kakazu Ridge on Okinawa. James H. Doolittle. (U.S. Army Air Force/3-Star General) Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for leading the daring air raid on Tokyo early in the war. Leon William Johnson. (U.S. Army Air Force/General) Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for leading a 6 plane formation on a bombing run over the Ploesti oil fields in Romania at a staggeringly low altitude of 100 feet! His plane was the only one to return to base. John J. Tominac. (U.S. Army/First Lieutenant) Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his one-man stand against overwhelming enemy forces at Saulx de Vesoul, France on 12, September 1944. Included is a color photo of the 4 recipients shoulder-to shoulder taken at the ceremony. Contents fine.
Price: 1250 USD
Location: Santa Monica, California
End Time: 2024-08-30T17:43:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Signed by: 4 Medal of Honor recipients
