General Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GENERAL BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR.
Born: December 18, 1912 in Washington, District of Columbia
Died: July 4, 2002 in Washington, District of Columbia
Died: July 4, 2002 in Washington, District of Columbia
Biography
BENJAMIN OLIVER DAVIS JR. (1912-2002) the organizer of the Tuskegee Airmen during WWII, was the first One-Star African-American Air Force General. Although Davis retired as a Lieutentant General, he was awarded his fourth star by President Clinton in 1998, effectively making him a general.
Film Credits
-1944-The-Negro-Soldier (in person)
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BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR.The first African-American One-Star General inscribes this printed card to an admirer Autograph Note on Printed Card Signed in Ink: "To: Sy Sussman/ With best wishes/ Benjamin O. Davis Jr./ Lt. Gen USAF (Ret'd)", in blue felt tip, 5x3. Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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BENJAMIN O. DAVIS, JR. The Tuskegee Airman commander who was the first black Air Force General sends his "best wishes" Autograph Note signed: "To: Mr Richard F. Dearinger/ With best wishes/ B. O. Davis/ Brig Gen USAF", in black ink, 5¼x3¼. Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR.The one-star general pens his name and the year he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general on this first day cover honoring the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force First Day Cover signed: "Benjamin O. Davis Jr.Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JRThe first African-American One-Star General signs this first day cover honoring the New United States Postal Rate First Day Cover signed: "Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Lt. Gen, USAF (Ret'd)", in black ink, 6½x3¾.Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR.The commander of the Tuskegee Airmen during WWII signs this first day cover honoring Martin Luther King First Day Cover signed: "Benjamin O. Davis Jr./ Commanded all-black/ Ftr Gp during WWII/ First black US general", in black ink, 6½x3¾.Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR. and ROBERT L. SCOTT JR.Aviation first day cover signed by the commander of the Tuskegee Airmen and by the commander of the Flying Tigers First Day Cover signed: "Robert L. Scott Jr/ B-Gen., U.S.A.F." and "Benjamin O. Davis, Jr./ Lt. Gen.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR. and FRANCIS S. GABRESKIBoth sign this first day cover honoring aviation pioneer Octave Chanute First Day Cover signed: "Benjamin O. Davis, Jr./ Lt. Gen. U.S.Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
