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Lot #534
USS Pueblo

Extraordinary near-complete set of the USS Pueblo crew

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Extraordinary near-complete set of the USS Pueblo crew

On January 23, 1968, the USS Pueblo, a Navy intelligence ship, was captured by North Korean forces, taking the crew as prisoners. The prisoners were released 11 months later, but the ship remains captive to this day. Amazing assemblage of 79 felt tip and ballpoint signatures of the USS Pueblo crew on three off-white sheets. Signers are: Rogelio P. Abelon, Michael W. Alexander, Rizalino L. Aluague, Richard E. Arnold, Charles W. Ayling, Don E. Bailey, Herman P. Baldridge, Richard I. Bame, Peter M. Bandera, Michael T. Barrett, Howard E. Bland, Rushel J. Blansett, Ralph D. Bouden, Paul D. Brusnahan, Lloyd M. Bucher, Willie C. Bussell, Armando Canales, Robert J. Chicca, Charles H. Crandell, Bradley R. Crowe, Rodney H. Duke, Stephen P. Ellis, Victor D. Escamilla, Policarpo P. Garcia, Francis J. Ginther, Monroe O. Goldman, John W. Grant, Robert J. Hammond, Stephen R. Harris, Timothy L. Harris, Lee R. Hayes, John C. Higgins, Robert W. Hill, Harry Iredale, Sidney J. Karnes, James F. Kell, Earl M. Kisler, Norbert J. Klepac, Gene Lacy, Anthony A. Lamantia, Peter M. Langenberg, Charles B. Law, James D. Layton, Wendell G. Leach, Harry Lewis, Laurence W. Mack, Lawrence W. Mack, Roy J. Maggard, Larry J. Marshall, William Thomas Massie, Donald R. McClarren, Ralph McClintock, John A. Mitchell, Edward R. Murphy, Jr., Clifford C. Nolte, Michael A. O’Bannon, Donald R. Peppard, Earl R. Phares, Alvin H. Plucker, Ralph E. Reed, David L. Ritter, Steven J. Robin, Richard J. Rogala, Ramon Rosales, Edward S. Russell, William D. Scarborough, F. Carl Schumacher, James A. Shepard, John A. Shilling, John R. Shingleton, Norman W. Spear, Charles R. Sterling, Angelo S. Strano, Larry E. Strickland, Dunnie R. Tuck, Jr., Kenneth R. Wadley, Steven E. Woelk, Elton A. Wood, and Darrel D. Wright. Also includes a Time magazine cover from February 2, 1968, signed and inscribed by Lloyd M. Bucher. In overall fine condition, with punch holes and some surface loss to the magazine cover. An extremely rare set of autographs as it features 79 of the 82 members of the crew, including the especially rare William D. Scarborough, who passed away in 1970. A fantastic and likely unique item related to one of the most dramatic incidents of the era. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #426 - Ended April 16, 2014