Description: Rene Gagnon autograph letter signed during his Marine service in WWII. After raising the American flag over Iwo Jima, Gagnon became famous for appearing in the iconic photograph capturing the event. He writes from Charleston, South Carolina to his girlfriend Pauline Harnois on 16 October 1943. It reads in part, ''...I wrote and forgot to mail the letter, but I'll make it up to you by writing two letters tomorrow...I've been boxing quite a few times, just to pick up extra dollars to get that little cottage you wanted after the war...don't tell mom I've been fighting, she wouldn't like the idea...Rene.'' Two page letter measures 7.25'' x 10.5''. Accompanied by free franked mailing envelope handwritten and signed by Gagnon via return address. Light soiling and closed tear to edge of letter and envelope. Very good condition.PAYMENTSWe accept PayPal and Credit cards via Paypal. Please provide a daytime phone number to be used in case of any shipping difficulties. Customers are advised that they are responsible for payment of any international duties and/or taxes. Complete payment is due within 24 hours of purchase. California residents will be charged 9.5% for sales tax.
Price: 800 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2025-01-16T18:50:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.95 USD
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