WWII Veterans Multi Signed American Flag Tribute 8x10 Photograph (PSA) x24 Veterans

Presented for auction is an exceptional and historically rich 8x10 photograph titled “American Flag” bearing the handwritten signatures of 24 distinguished World War II veterans, each of whom made a lasting contribution to the Allied victory in WWII. This remarkable photo serves as a tribute to their collective service and valor and comes authenticated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services, complete with their Letter of Authenticity.

Signers and Biographies

Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk – Navigator of the Enola Gay, the B-29 bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. He was the last surviving crew member of that historic mission.

George Mendonsa – U.S. Navy sailor identified as the “Kissing Sailor” in Alfred Eisenstaedt’s iconic V-J Day Times Square photograph.

Charles McGee – Famed Tuskegee Airman, McGee flew 409 combat missions across WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. A trailblazer for African American military aviators.

Steve Pisanos – Greek-American P-51 Ace, flew with the RAF Eagle Squadron before transitioning to the USAAF; credited with 10 aerial victories.

Donald Strait – P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Ace with 13.5 aerial victories. Flew with the 356th Fighter Group in Europe.

Richard E. Cole – Co-pilot to Jimmy Doolittle on Plane #1 of the legendary Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, April 18, 1942.

C.E. “Bud” Anderson – Triple P-51 Ace of the 357th Fighter Group, 16.25 aerial victories, widely regarded as one of the greatest pilots of WWII.

R.V. Burgin – U.S. Marine and veteran of the Pacific campaign; his story is chronicled in HBO’s The Pacific.

Dean Caswell – Marine Corsair Ace with 7 aerial victories in the Pacific Theater, also served in Korea and Vietnam.

Hershel W. Williams – Medal of Honor Recipient, USMC flamethrower operator awarded for conspicuous gallantry on Iwo Jima.

Arthur Fiedler – European Theatre P-51 Ace, flew with distinction and contributed to air superiority efforts across the continent.

Richard Fleischer – American P-47 Ace with 6 aerial victories.

Abner Aust Jr – Last recognized American Ace of WWII with 5 aerial victories. Later served in Korea and Vietnam.

Charles Baisden – Flying Tigers armorer, served with the AVG, arming legendary P-40 Warhawks used against the Japanese.

Fred Zimmerli – Project Alberta Veteran, worked on the instrumentation and assembly of atomic bomb components at Tinian Island.

Warren Schmidt – Malmedy Massacre Survivor, U.S. Army infantryman who endured the infamous German war crime during the Battle of the Bulge.

Bernard Nolan – B-17 pilot during the Normandy Invasion and Market Garden; flew glider-towing and supply missions.

Bernice Haydu – WASP Pilot, one of the first female military aviators, flew trainer and ferry aircraft during WWII.

Bob Bearden – D-Day paratrooper, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment; captured and became a POW in Germany.

Don Jakeway – 82nd Airborne paratrooper, jumped into Normandy and Holland, veteran of the Battle of the Bulge.

Milton Mapou – Pearl Harbor Survivor, present on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Anna Mankiewicz – WASP Pilot, ferried aircraft and trained male pilots during the war effort.

Nell Bright – One of the last surviving WASP Pilots, flew BT-13s, supported aircraft maintenance and logistics.

Hank Kasprzak – U.S. Navy Seabee, part of vital construction and engineering missions in the Pacific Theater.

Item Details

Size: 8x10 inches

Title: “American Flag”

Signatures: 24 WWII veterans (listed above)

Authentication: PSA/DNA Authentication Services

Documentation: Includes PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity

Condition: Excellent – strong, legible signatures

This signed photograph is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of America’s Greatest Generation. It represents a cross-section of nearly every aspect of WWII service—infantry, airmen, WASP pilots, Doolittle Raiders, atomic project contributors, and Medal of Honor recipients. An extraordinary piece of history for any serious collector, museum, or educational institution."

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(s) includes an official PSA/DNA hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA LOA

Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition.

This item is being shipped from the Pristine Auction warehouse.