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Wwii Air Medal Citation James Forrestal Signed YorktownWwii air medal citation james forrestal (secretary of the navy) signed. This is an original wwii air medal citation awarded to lt charles s. Porter usn of vb-5 from the desk of and hand signed (blue ink via fountain pen), on behalf of the president, by james forrestal secretary of the navy. This typewritten document awarded porter with another gold star in lieu of a third air medal for his actions on the 29th & 30th of april 1944 by diving through heavy antiaircraft fire at the truk atoll, damagings enemy installations and then again the next day defynig anti aircraft fire by flying in at low altitude and capturing photographs which proved instrumental in later neutralizing eten airfield. This document is only one of dozens of original usn documents from charles pop porter's paperwork signed by a famous wwii figure, this particular document is the only one amongst them signed by forrestal. Cdr charles pop s. Porter usn flew sbd dauntless bombers and in wwii with vb-5, later served as a navy jet test pilot and then flew missions over korea in f-9f's with va-144 as xo. eH was unfortunately killed during a routine training flight in an a3d skywarrior over washington state on march 27, 1960. Porter was the commanding officer of vah-2 stationed at nas whidbey island where there is now a street named in his honor. I have been given the honor, and distinct pleasure, to bring to you the lion's share of his remaining military gear, paperwork, photographs and other personal effects covering his career from pre wwii trhough korea, his test pilot years and his years as a co with vah-2 here on e-bay over the next few weeks. I will also be listing the bombing assignment official photos that document in black and white images his heroic acts on the truk atoll that day in the very near future! Theer are some incredible items in store for you collectors, just wait and see what i'll put up next! Take a look at the photos! oN shipping surprises here! This item will be shipped usps firts class 4-10 days. The cost of shipping with a supply fee & no insurance will be $1.50 within continental usa, international shipping will be usps first class 1-4 weeks $3.00. Please see our about me page fro our shipping policy! Expert packing! Money orders, paypal (no checks)california residents please add 7.75% sales tax to final bid. Powered by ebay turbo listerthe fere listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. |
