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PT-109: Gerard E. Zinser

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PT-109: Gerard E. Zinser

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Auction Date:2012 May 16 @ 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
Last survivor (1918–2001) of Navy Lieutenant JFK’s ill-fated PT-190 vessel, which was shredded by a Japanese warship on August 2, 1943. After directing the remaining men to swim to Cross Island, Kennedy carved a message into a coconut, a legendary action that led to their rescue five days later. Replica coconut half, 4.5? in diameter, 3.25 inches in height, signed along the perimeter in black felt tip, “Last survivor of P.T.-109, Gerard E. Zinser.” In fine condition. Coconut is lacquered.