Three Documents To Staff Sergeant John A. Manconi; Died In The Pacific Area, November 2, 1943 Auction A WWI Bavarian Pilot’s Badge

A WWI Bavarian Pilot’s Badge - in patinated solid silver

Atkinson was struck off strength to S

Berlin manufacture

and then was appointedGeschwaderkommodore of JG 27 on 30 December 1944

1st Special Service Force - This version of winter cap was used by both the US Mountain Divisions and the 1st Special Service Force

Three Documents To Staff Sergeant John A. Manconi; Died In The Pacific Area, November 2, 1943 Auction A WWI Bavarian Pilot’s BadgePresidential Letter of Condolence (inscribed "IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF Staff Sergeant John A. Manconi WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY in the Pacific Area, 2 November 1943 HE STANDS IN THE UNBROKEN LINE OF PATRIOTS WHO HAVE DARED TO DIE THAT FREEDOM MIGHT LIVE, AND GROW, AND INCREASE IT'S BLESSINGS. FREEDOM LIVES, AND THROUGH IT, HE LIVES IN A WAY THAT HUMBLES THE UNDERTAKINGS OF MOST MEN", signed by the President of the United States, Harry S.