December 7th Militaria and Aviation Auction
Lot 108:
Description
This is an exceptional, museum-quality career grouping dedicated to Colonel Jack C. Berger, a highly decorated U.S. Army Air Forces pilot whose service spanned World War II through the Vietnam War, beginning his career as a P-47 Thunderbolt Ace with the 405th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force, credited with one confirmed aerial victory. The collection is highly comprehensive, featuring his full medal set which includes a named Legion of Merit on the reverse, a Distinguished Flying Cross, and numerous campaign and service medals, alongside his official Senior Pilot Wings and Major s insignia. The group is extensively documented with original paperwork, including his Honorable Discharge from Aviation Cadets in 1941, personal files folders, and two bound volumes of official records, which confirm his combat status, his ultimate rank progression, and his long career. Supporting records include a WWII-era newspaper clipping detailing his first aerial victory and a citation for the Legion of Merit highlighting his distinguished service as an Assistant Deputy Commander in Thailand during the Vietnam War, demonstrating a career of exemplary leadership across multiple conflicts. This rare collection offers a profound look into the life of a dedicated American military officer, encompassing high-value original medals, documented heroism in WWII, and a long career spanning significant global conflicts, complete with archival materials and personal photos of Berger and his wife.
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