Three Documents To Staff Sergeant John A. Manconi; Died In The Pacific Area, November 2, 1943 GTRexclude These latter are rather like

These latter are rather like big Roman candle balls and light a very large extent of ground

original red white and black ribbons with brass tassels)

with pin on reverse

with the handwritten inscription in black ink "Claude

WWI Royal Flying Corps Insignia - Solid back badges in bronze

Three Documents To Staff Sergeant John A. Manconi; Died In The Pacific Area, November 2, 1943 GTRexclude These latter are rather likePresidential 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.