Autograph, Stewart Lee Udall

United States Secretary of the Interior appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1961

United States Congressman from Arizona

Card signature as Secretary of the Interior

World War II Air Force hero

(1920-2010) Born in St. Johns, Arizona, Udall attended the University of Arizona for two years until World War II. He then served four years in the U.S. Air Force as an enlisted gunner on a B-24 Liberator, flying fifty missions over Western Europe from Italy with the 736th Bomb Squadron, 454th Bomb Group, for which he was...  

Autograph, Master Sergeant Paul J. Wiedorfer, U.S. Army

World War II Medal of Honor recipient for his heroic actions on Christmas Day, near Chaumont, Belgium, in 1944

(1921-2011) Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Wiedorfer joined the United States Army in July 1943, and did his basic training at Camp Lee, Virginia. On Christmas Day, 1944, near Chaumont, Belgium, Wiedorfer single-handedly charged across 40 yards of wide open ground, destroyed two German machine gun emplacements and took six Germans prisoner. He was subsequently promoted to staff sergeant, and on May 29, 1945, he was awarded the Medal...  

Autograph, General William C. Westmoreland

Commander of the United States forces during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1968

Chief of Staff of the United States Army

He fought in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War

(1914-2005) Born at Spartanburg, South Carolina, he graduated in the West Point class of 1836, as First Captain, the highest cadet rank, and he received the "Pershing Sword," which is "presented to the cadet with the highest level of military proficiency." Following graduation, Westmoreland became an artillery officer and served...  

Autograph, Commander Ted Crosby, United States Navy

Hellcat naval fighter ace who shot down 5 Japanese war planes in one day over the Pacific

Signed photograph with military inscriptions

(1920-2014) John Theodore (Ted) Crosby was born in Eureka, California, and he joined the U.S. Navy in 1942, and was commissioned in 1943. On April 16, 1945, Lieutenant Crosby, an experienced fighter pilot, served on the U.S.S. Hornet and flying his F6F Hellcat, scored 5 victories when he shot down 5 Japanese war planes over the Pacific Ocean becoming a Hellcat fighter ace on a single mission in one...  

Autograph, Frank S. Losonsky, Crew Chief, Flying Tigers

The last surviving member of the legendary "Flying Tigers" of World War II fame!

(1920-2020) Born on October 8, 1920, in Michigan, he hailed from Detroit, and at the time the "Flying Tigers" were organized in May 1941, Losonsky had served in the U.S. Army Air Corps for 2 years. When the American Volunteer Group came calling at Selfridge Field looking for volunteers they painted an adventurous picture to the young Frank Losonsky, who promptly signed up and was soon sailing with his comrades in arms to Burma. This was...  

Autograph, George C. Scott, Actor

Academy Award Winning Actor for his historic portrayal of World War II General George S. Patton, Jr.

(1927-99) Born in Wise, Virginia, he became well known as an American stage, film and television actor, director, and producer who had a celebrated career. He was considered an actor of rare courage. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1945-49 with rank of sergeant. Following his military service, Scott enrolled in the University of Missouri, on the G.I. Bill, graduating in 1953. He...  

Autograph, Colonel Abner M. Aust, Jr., U.S. Air Force

American flying ace in the 506th Fighter Group during World War II

He was credited with the destruction of 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat, and another 3 destroyed on the ground, while strafing Japanese airfields!

Aust later flew 324 combat missions over Vietnam!

(1921-2020) Born in in Scooba, Mississippi, he enlisted in the Aviation Cadet Program of the U.S. Army Air Force on June 23, 1942. He was sent to Santa Ana Army Air Base in California, and completed flight training and earned his wings. Aust joined the 457th Fighter...  

Autograph, Andy Robustelli, NFL HOF

Member of the National Football League Hall of Fame

Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II

(1925-2011) Born in Stamford, Conn., Robustelli served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, onboard the USS William C. Cole in the Pacific theater. A star defensive end, he played 14 seasons in the NFL, and was a six time All-Pro. He was a member of 2 NFL championship teams, the 1951 Los Angeles Rams, and the 1956 New York Giants. His outstanding defensive skills (scoring 22 defensive touchdowns) earned him membership into the NFL Hall of...  

Autograph, Bob Feller, Baseball Hall of Fame

Ace pitcher of the Cleveland Indians

Served in the United States Navy during World War II

Led the American League in strike outs 7 times, in wins 6 times, and pitched 3 no hitters

(1918-2010) Born in Van Meter, Iowa, he earned the nicknames of "Bullet Bob," and "Rapid Robert" during his 18 year MLB career, all with the Cleveland Indians. This right handed starting pitching ace made his debut at 17 years old, and was known for his blazing fastball. His career was interrupted in 1942 during WWII when he...