Harry S. Truman

DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, no date but circa 1946. A citation to accompany the award of "The Air Medal to Captain Zack T. Mosley, 2–1–466, Civil Air Patrol, For meritorious achievement while participating in antisubmarine patrol missions during World War II…His patriotic efforts aided materially in the accomplishment of a vital mission of the Army Air Forces in the prosecution of the war." Signed at the conclusion by President Truman. In very good to fine condition, with moderate overall toning. Accompanied by a glossy photo of Mosley accepting his Air Medal from two military officers. Zack Terrell Mosley (1906–1993 ) was an American comic strip artist best known for the aviation adventures in his long-running The Adventures of Smilin' Jack, which was published in more than 300 newspapers from 1933 to 1973. Mosley, who also designed posters, insignias, and program covers for flying events, became a licensed pilot on November 13, 1936. He owned nine airplanes, logging over 3000 hours at the controls, before flying on Civil Air Patrol antisubmarine flights during World War II.

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