General Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GENERAL BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR.
Born: December 18, 1912 in Washington, District of Columbia
Died: July 04, 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
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GENERAL BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR. - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 208165Autographed card signed by Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the first African-American One-Star Air Force General, inscribed with, “To: Sy Sussman/ With best wishes/ Benjamin O. Davis Jr./ Lt. Gen USAF (Ret'd)” in blue felt tip.Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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GENERAL BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR. - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 155830First Day Cover signed by Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Lt. Gen, USAF (Ret'd) in black ink, commemorating the "New United States Postal Rate" with a 13-cent stamp. Postmarked Chicago, IL, December 27, 1973, it features the Ford Tri-Motor aircraft.
Price: $240.00
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GENERAL BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR. - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 172279First Day Cover signed by Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the commander of the Tuskegee Airmen, includes the inscription, “Benjamin O. Davis Jr./ Commanded all-black/ Ftr Gp during WWII/ First black US general.” Postmarked in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 13, 1979.
Price: $240.00
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GENERAL BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR. - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 189817Aviation first day cover signed by Robert L. Scott Jr./ B-Gen., U.S.A.F. and Benjamin O. Davis, Jr./ Lt. Gen. U.S. Air Force (Ret'd) in black ink. Postmarked Washington, D.C., May 15, 1968, honoring the Golden Anniversary of United States Air Mail Service.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
