Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE This auction is for the following hand signed 4x6 photograph: Louis Komnenich (Deceased) WWII Paramarines Company E, 2nd Parachute Battalion, Choiseul Raid, Iwo Jima 5th Marine Division, 27th Marines, Navy Cross Recipient (2nd highest military decoration) for actions on Iwo Jima, Purple Heart If you are not familiar with Mr. Komnenich accomplishments during WWII please read his Navy Cross Citation: Distinguished Service Cross Citation (2nd highest military decoration) for action during the Battle of Iwo Jima: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Private First Class Louis Komnenich (MCSN: 297027), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Rifleman of Company E, Second Battalion, Twenty-Seventh Marines, FIFTH Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 8 March 1945. Despite heavy hostile mortar and small-arms fire, Private First Class Komnenich voluntarily led tanks forward of his lines to destroy enemy pillboxes. Advancing ahead of the tanks, he conducted them over difficult terrain and, skillfully directing their fire, rendered valuable assistance in the neutralization of three pillboxes. Later the same day when the tanks were under heavy artillery and small-arms fire and all communications were cut, he braved the hostile barrages to climb on one of the tanks and, while directing fire, sustained a painful wound. His courage and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class Komnenich and the United States Naval Service. This is one of the last remaining autographs that I have available of him. I am close to being permanently sold out do not miss out on your chance to add this remarkable collectable to your collection. THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED 4x6 PHOTOGRAPH. I ONLY SELL AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA. I do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. When you bid on my items you will receive the real deal authentic hand autographed items. You will receive the same signed photograph that is pictured in the scan. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me. PLEASE NOTE this 4x6 photograph was printed and then autographed post war. I combine S&H when multiple items are purchased. I ship items internationally the price for international S&H varies by country. I currently have other rare autographed military and historical signed items available. Please take a look at my other auctions of rare military and historical autographed items.
Price: 150 USD
Location: Historical Treasures
End Time: 2024-11-14T02:20:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.5 USD
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