Autographs
Lot 4092 Session 13 (2.30pm Thursday 26 March) Autographs
Estimate $150
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JOHN BULKELEY USN COMMANDER'S SIGNATURE, on Japanese one hundred dollars issued for invasion of Malaya, banknote signed on back top in ink, 'John D Bulkeley PT41-PT.41-1942 Corregidor' (John Bulkeley was the Commander of PT-41, the torpedo boat that evacuated General Douglas MacArthur, his family, and others from Corregidor to Mindanao in 1942, thus enabling MacArthur to make his famous 'I shall return' speech.), at front bottom right in pencil is printed 'VADM John D Buckeley'. Banknote with creases and folds and a few small foxing spots, certificate of authenticity grading is fine.
With certificate of authenticity of RR Auction.
John Duncan Bulkeley (1911-1996) was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He retired from the Navy as Vice Admiral after 55 years of service.
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