Lot 491
[Iwo Jima] John H. Bradley. Longest surviving member of the six men who raised the second American flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima on February 23. 1945; the moment was immortalized by Joe Rosenthal's photograph. Autograph letter signed "John H. Bradley," one page, 6½ x 5¼ in., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, February 14, 1946. Written to R.L. Moore in Philadelphia, just under a year after the historic event: "I want to thank you very kindly for your very nice gift. That was very kind of you to remember me in that way. The names of the two survivors now in the U.S. are as follows: Rene A. Gagnon / 43 Hollis / Manchester, N.H. / Ira H. Hayes / Bapchule, Arizona…." Fine condition. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope, postmarked from Appleton, Wis. on Feb. 16, 1946 and carrying a 3¢ stamp (Scott #929) issued in 1945 commemorating the flag raising and by a 9 x 10 in. commemorative poster with an unused 3¢ stamp.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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