Lot #316

PT-109: Katsumori Yamashiro Signed First Day Cover with Sketch of the PT-109 Incident

Description

Japanese naval officer who commanded the 11th Flotilla (1900-1986) and who was Senior Officer on board the destroyer Amagiri on the night of the collision with John F. Kennedy's PT-109. FDC with a cachet honoring President John F. Kennedy, signed in black ballpoint, "Captain Katsumori Yamashiro, Cmdr.," who adds a lengthy annotation: "John F. Kennedy was a courageous Lt. in the Solomon IS and a President of the U.S. which he served with integrity. His name can not be marred with a disgraceful lie. The PT109 was sunk by accident by the Amagiri. I should know, I was the captain on the historical day." Below, he adds a sketch of the collision between the "PT109" and the "Flagship Amagiri, Aug. 2, 1943." In fine condition.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring John F. Kennedy
• Dates:
  Starts:

  04/21/2026
  Ends:

  05/13/2026

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