Three Documents To Staff Sergeant John A. Manconi; Died In The Pacific Area, November 2, 1943 Auction handwritten initials "EM" scribed on

handwritten initials "EM" scribed on the underside of the visor

1918: awarded the Order of the Iron Crown 3rd Class with Swords in recognition of exceptional bravery as an airman in the face of the enemy

The announcement of his award of the Military Cross appeared in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 30507 of Friday

Berlin manufacture

1st Special Service Force - This version of winter cap was used by both the US Mountain Divisions and the 1st Special Service Force

Three Documents To Staff Sergeant John A. Manconi; Died In The Pacific Area, November 2, 1943 Auction handwritten initials "EM" scribed onPresidential Letter of Condolence (inscribed "IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF Staff Sergeant John A. Manconi WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY in the Pacific Area, 2 November 1943 HE STANDS IN THE UNBROKEN LINE OF PATRIOTS WHO HAVE DARED TO DIE THAT FREEDOM MIGHT LIVE, AND GROW, AND INCREASE IT'S BLESSINGS. FREEDOM LIVES, AND THROUGH IT, HE LIVES IN A WAY THAT HUMBLES THE UNDERTAKINGS OF MOST MEN", signed by the President of the United States, Harry S.