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Lot #343
Iwo Jima: Rene Gagnon Signed First Day Cover

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United States Marine Corps corporal (1925–1979) who participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. He is generally (but incorrectly) remembered as one of the six flag-raisers who helped raise the second U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945. FDC with a cachet honoring the United States Marine Corps, featuring a postage stamp portraying the flag raising on Iwo Jima, signed in blue ballpoint, "Rene A. Gagnon, Cpl. U.S.M.C., Iwo Jima Flag Raiser." In fine condition.

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