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Charles W. Lindberg autographed a 10 x 8" black-and-white photograph depicting Lindberg and fellow Marine Robert Goode carrying flamethrowers while advancing up Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945. Lindberg has signed prominently in black ink across the image.

A typed caption affixed to the reverse identifies the scene: "Flame-thrower operators Charles Lindberg and Robert Goode starting up Mt. Suribachi - Feb. 23, 1945."

Accompanied by an autographed typed letter signed (TLS) from Lindberg to collector Chuck Morgan, dated October 30, 1996. Lindberg discusses sets of historic Iwo Jima photographs available for purchase, noting that all were photographs by Marine combat photographer Lou Lowery except for the image titled "Two Flags." He offers sets of either six or fourteen photographs and has signed the letter "Charles W Lindberg" in ink.

Fine condition.

Charles W. Lindberg (1920–2007) was a United States Marine and World War II veteran who participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima. A flamethrower operator with the 5th Marine Division, Lindberg was part of the patrol that climbed Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945, and was one of the Marines who raised the first American flag on the summit. Marine photographer Lou Lowery documented that first flag raising before the larger, second flag was raised later that day in the celebrated photograph by Joe Rosenthal. Lindberg later received the Silver Star for his actions on Iwo Jima.

Authentication:
Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11699 1419061-1