Description: This listing is for the following William Raposa WWII Distinguished Cross Recipient (2nd highest military decoration), autographed 3x5 Navy Cross index card. I will also include an unsigned 4x6 photograph of Mr. Raposa for free printed postwar. BIO: William Raposa (Deceased) WWII Navy U.S.S. Lexington (CV-16), Battalion: Torpedo Squadron 94 (VT-94). Navy Cross Recipient (2nd highest military decoration). Navy Cross Recipient (2nd highest military decoration) citation:United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign William Clayton Raposa, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane of Torpedo Squadron NINETY-FOUR (VT-94), attached to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-16), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of Kure Harbor, Honshu, Japan, on 24 July 1945. Participating in a coordinated attack against major units of the Japanese Fleet in their heavily defended anchorage, Ensign Raposa aggressively pressed home his attack on a heavy cruiser and, despite intense anti-aircraft fire from harbor positions and hostile shipping in the area, scored hits to leave the vessel listing and down by the stern. His courage and determination in the completion of his mission were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED 3X5 INDEX CARD. I ONLY SELL AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA. I do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. When you bid on my items you will receive the real deal authentic hand autographed items. You will receive the same signed 3x5 index that is pictured in the scan. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me. I combine S&H when multiple items are purchased. I ship items internationally the price for international S&H varies by country. I currently have other rare autographed historical and sports signed items available. Please take a look at my other auctions of rare military, historical and sports autographed items. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE
Price: 79.99 USD
Location: Historical Treasures
End Time: 2024-09-28T23:45:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Military
Signed by: William Raposa WWII USS Lexington, CV-16 Torpedo Squadron NC (2nd
Signed: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
