Fall 2024 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
By CNY Militaria & Collectibles Auctions
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Nov 9, 2024
6499 E. Seneca Turnpike Jamesville, NY 13078, United States
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Premier auction featuring a wide array of worldwide militaria from the War of 1812 to the Vietnam War, national flags and banners, Disney and cartoon memorabilia, and more.
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LOT 238:
WWII Navy Killed In Action KIA USS Reuben James Spowers Letter Paper Group
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Sold for: $100
Start price:
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100
Estimated price :
$200 - $300
Buyer's Premium: 20%
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WWII Navy Killed In Action KIA USS Reuben James Spowers Letter Paper Group
Ensign Craig Spowers graduated from the US Naval Academy in February 1941. He was Killed In Action on the night of October 30-31, 1941 when destroyer ship USS Reuben James was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-552 near Iceland. You will receive the following: 1941 letter from Frank Knox (Secretary of the Navy), newspaper clippings, 1941 signed letter from Edward C. Forsyth who later became Rear Admiral in 1942, 1942 signed letter from Mary T. Norton (House of Representatives & first woman elected to Congress) and a USS Reuben James First Day Cover Envelope. We are not sure what this envelope has to do with Ensign Craig Spowers, unless the family had it knowing he was aboard this ship. Overall, good condition for its age.
Condition: See description for notes on condition. Please note that all items are sold as is without returns, so please ask questions in advance of bidding.
