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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GENERAL BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR. - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 208165The first African-American One-Star Air Force 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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GENERAL BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR. - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 155830The first African-American One-Star Air Force 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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GENERAL BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR. - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 172279The 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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GENERAL BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR. - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 189817Aviation 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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GENERAL BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR. - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 24116Both sign this first day cover honoring aviation pioneer Octave Chanute First Day Cover signed: "Benjamin O. Davis, Jr./ Lt. Gen. U.S. Air Force (Ret'd)", in black ink and "Gabby Gabreski", in blue ink, 6½x3½.
Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
