February 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, February 28th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #241:

Iwo Jima General Keller E. Rockey Typed Letter Signed -- March 1945, Just Days After the Battle! -- "…we will probably be moving so fast…"

General Keller Rockey, commander of the Fifth Marine Division in the Battle of Iwo Jima, typed letter signed dated 31 March 1945. Rockey replies to a Mr. Sandquist, "…we will probably be moving so fast that a scrap book will be difficult for me to keep and transport…[signed] K.E. Rockey". Rockey signed the letter just five days after victory in the famous battle. Document on Fifth Marine Division Commanding Officer letterhead measures 6.25" x 9.5". Light soiling from tape residue else very good condition.