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THBDocuments and Letters of U.S. Army pilot G.W. Hayes
About Seller
300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJan 31, 2019
Witherell's annual "Weapons and War" live auction will take place January 31st and features a variety of weapons and other historical material, including some exceptional lots dating from WWI and WWII. Witherell's hello@witherells.com
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- Lot Description
Documents and letters of U.S. Army pilot G.W. Hayes from World War I and later. An amazing and significant group at documents including a action report October 26, 1918, detailing how Hayes shot down two German planes over Dun-sur-Meuse, even though his plane's engine was failing. There is also his May, 1918 discharge for promotion to 2nd Lieutenant, his commission as Lieutenant. Colonel from 1947, capture documents for 2 German pistols and several camera lenses from 1945, and two personal letters from a French woman to Hayes dated 1950. Also a bolo tie center in agate with a French made Air Corps badge on it and a memorial booklet containing several snapshots, his obituary, and a copy of his death certificate. Dimensions: As folded, 8 inches by 5 inches. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
Paper is yellowed, envelopes are torn. Cards are also folded, one is missing a corner. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Conditions statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under Terms and Conditions.Condition
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