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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. World War II-dated ALS signed “Rene,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, February 4, 1943. Handwritten letter to his girlfriend Pauline Harnois, whom Gagnon refers to as “Kiddo,” written while guarding the Naval Prison Camp in Charleston, South Carolina, in part: “Well here I am again darling I haven’t time to write very long today but I have enough time to tell you that you’d better send me your phone number as it only costs about $2.00 to call you. Even if it was a million I’d still call you…As for shipping out they’re all done for a while I guess your prayers must have been answered as I’m still on this side of the ocean.” Gagnon adds a postscript. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope, with Gagnon incorporating his signature into the return address field, "P.F.C. R. A. Gagnon, U.S.M.C."
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