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Ernie Pyle and Friends: Bank note signed by Pyle in Okinowa shortly before his death

Bank note signed by Pyle in Okinowa shortly before his death

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Bank note signed by Pyle in Okinowa shortly before his death

Pulitzer Prize–winning American journalist (1900–1945), best known for his wartime columns about ordinary GIs, who was killed during the Okinawa Campaign. Japanese 100 yen bank note, 6.5 x 3.75, signed on the portrait side in ink, “Ernie Pyle, Okinawa 4/6/45,” and also signed by 17 other American officers, most with their rank, from colonel down to lieutenant. In fine condition, with some light contrast to a few signatures, and a bisecting vertical fold. A fascinating and poignant memento, signed just 12 days before his death. RRAuction COA.

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