March 2015 Auction Ends Thursday, March 26th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #6:

Rene Gagnon Signed Envelope From 1943 While a WWII Marine -- With His Full Name & Return Address in His Hand

WWII Iwo Jima hero Rene Gagnon free frank signed, postmarked 26 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, ''Pvt. Rene Arthur Gagnon U.S.M.C.R. / Platoon 382 M.B. / Parris Island S.C.''. Opened envelope measures 7.25'' x 3.75''. Some dampstaining affecting signature, else very good.