George Gay Signed Sole Survivor Battle of Midway Hard Bound Book Also signed by WWII Pacific Ace Scott McCuskey (PSA)

**Hand Signed Hard Bound Edition of "Sole Survivor" by George Gay and WWII Pacific Ace Scott McCuskey — PSA/DNA Authenticated**

Presented for auction is a rare **hard bound copy of _Sole Survivor_**, hand signed in blue ballpoint pen by both **author and Battle of Midway hero George Gay**, and **WWII U.S. Navy Pacific Ace Commander Scott McCuskey**. This exceptional dual-signed volume offers both literary and historical significance and comes **authenticated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services** with their **Certificate of Authenticity** included.

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### **Biographies of the Signers:**

**George Gay**

Ensign George H. Gay Jr. was the sole survivor of **Torpedo Squadron 8 (VT-8)** during the **Battle of Midway** on June 4, 1942. Flying a Douglas TBD Devastator off the deck of the USS Hornet, Gay and his fellow aviators launched a torpedo attack against the Japanese fleet. Although every plane in the squadron was shot down and Gay himself was wounded, he survived by floating in the Pacific—hidden under a seat cushion—witnessing the subsequent destruction of three Japanese carriers by U.S. dive bombers. His firsthand account, _Sole Survivor_, is a harrowing and heroic narrative of sacrifice, resilience, and pivotal history.

**Commander Scott McCuskey**

Commander Scott McCuskey was a highly decorated **U.S. Navy Fighter Ace** who flew the **F4F Wildcat** and **F6F Hellcat** in the Pacific Theater. He served with **Fighting Squadron 42 (VF-42)** aboard the USS Yorktown and later with VF-8. McCuskey achieved **at least 12 confirmed aerial victories**, participating in some of the most intense air combat of the war, including the Battle of Coral Sea. His courage and effectiveness in combat earned him numerous honors, including the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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### **Book Details:**

- **Title**: _Sole Survivor_

- **Authors**: George H. Gay Jr. and contribution from Scott McCuskey

- **Format**: Hardbound Edition

- **Signatures**: Hand signed in blue ballpoint pen by George Gay and Scott McCuskey

- **Authentication**: Comes with **PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity**

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### **Summary:**

This signed copy of _Sole Survivor_ brings together the voices of two revered American WWII naval aviators. George Gay’s legacy as the lone survivor of VT-8 at Midway, and Scott McCuskey’s record as a top Navy ace in the Pacific, make this volume a remarkable historical artifact. A centerpiece item for collectors of military aviation history and World War II literature, this signed edition is both rare and profoundly significant.

Authenticated by **PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, this item represents a direct connection to the valor, sacrifice, and strategic triumphs of the United States Navy in World War II.

A portion of the sale of this auction will be donated to the General James. H Doolittle Scholarship Fund. The General James H. Doolittle Scholarship Fund was founded to assist college students by awarding one scholarship annually in the maximum amount of $5,000 to a deserving student who is pursuing a baccalaureate or advanced degree in aeronautical engineering or an aerospace science. Students are selected based on their scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. More information can be found at the Doolittle Scholarship Funds’ website.

The autograph includes an official Beckett Authentication Services serially numbered hologram for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: Beckett Hologram

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