WWII Veterans Multi Signed 12x18 LE Film Strip Photograph "America at War" (PSA) x4

Signature include: USS Arizona Donald Stratton, Doolittle Raiders Richard Cole, Iwo Jima Hershel Williams, VJ Day George Mendonsa

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Presented for auction is a powerful and historically resonant **12x18 limited edition film strip photograph titled *""America at War""*** — **hand signed by four legendary World War II veterans**: **Donald Stratton**, **Richard E. Cole**, **Hershel “Woody” Williams**, and **George Mendonsa**. This exclusive collectible is **numbered 23 out of just 50 editions produced** and comes fully authenticated by **PSA/DNA**, accompanied by their **Letter of Authenticity**.

### Featured Signers & Biographies:

* **Donald Stratton** (USS *Arizona* Survivor): One of the few surviving crewmen aboard the *USS Arizona* during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Stratton was severely burned and later returned to serve again in the Pacific. His story of survival, sacrifice, and resilience has been widely chronicled and honored.

* **Richard E. Cole** (Doolittle Raider, Co-Pilot to Jimmy Doolittle): As the co-pilot to General Jimmy Doolittle on **Crew #1** of the historic **Doolittle Raid** on Tokyo in April 1942, Cole helped execute the United States’ first retaliatory airstrike against Japan. He was the last surviving Doolittle Raider and a symbol of American daring and resolve.

* **Hershel “Woody” Williams** (Medal of Honor Recipient, Iwo Jima): A Marine Corps flamethrower operator during the **Battle of Iwo Jima**, Williams displayed extraordinary heroism that earned him the **Medal of Honor**. He was the last living recipient of the Medal of Honor from WWII at the time of his passing in 2022.

* **George Mendonsa** (*The Kissing Sailor*, V-J Day in Times Square): A Navy veteran of the **USS The Sullivans**, Mendonsa was immortalized in Alfred Eisenstaedt’s iconic **V-J Day photograph**, kissing nurse Greta Friedman in Times Square on August 14, 1945. The image became a symbol of victory and relief at the war's end.

### Item Details:

* **Title**: *America at War*

* **Medium**: 12"" x 18"" photographic film strip print

* **Edition**: Limited to only 50 worldwide – **This example is hand-numbered #23/50**

* **Signatures**: Hand signed by Stratton, Cole, Williams, and Mendonsa in bold ink

* **Authentication**: Certified by **PSA/DNA** with a **Letter of Authenticity included**

* **Condition**: Excellent; suitable for framing and display

This rare collaborative artifact uniquely captures the spirit, valor, and sacrifice of America’s Greatest Generation through four remarkable perspectives of World War II. A museum-worthy centerpiece for any military history, autograph, or WWII collection."

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.

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