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Frederick L. Conklin

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Frederick L. Conklin

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Auction Date:2013 Nov 13 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Naval officer (1888–1974) who attained the rank of Rear Admiral after serving in World Wars I and II, and also a recipient of the Legion of Merit. Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9 photo of Conklin presenting a young John F. Kennedy his medal for heroism after rescuing crew members of PT-109, and affixed to an 11 x 14 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in blue ink “To Cornelius Greenway D. D. with kindest regards. As Captain MC US Navy it was my privlige [sic] to present the Navy and Marine Corps medal to Lt. John F. Kennedy USN at the US Naval Hospital Chelsea Mass on June 12, 1944. Fredric L. Conklin, Rear Admiral MC US Navy Ret.” Creasing to two corners of mount, one affecting a few letters of inscription, as well as some scattered mild toning and edge dings, otherwise fine condition.