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WWII Iwo Jima hero Rene Gagnon envelope signed, twice postmarked 28 June 1943 from Parris Island, South Carolina where he was training as a Marine. Addressed to his girlfriend, Pauline Harnois. Signed with his full name and camp address, ''Pvt. Rene Arthur Gagnon U.S.M.C. / Plt. 382 M.B. / Parris Island S.C.''. Measures 7.25'' x 4''. Cutely, he writes, ''S.W.A.K'' (sealed with a kiss) to verso. Some toning and creasing, overall very good.
Rene Gagnon Signed Envelope From 1943 While a WWII Marine
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