Dec. 2023 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 182:
Description
RARE Poster. Guadalcanal Campaign, Battle of Tenaru, Hell Point, August 21, 1942. Artwork by Donald F. Moss. Guadalcanal Island. Nov. 25, 1942. During the Battle of Tenaru on August 21-22, 1942 this area was at the western edge of the battlefield and many Japanese Army soldiers were killed on the beach nearby. Afterwards, the area was nicknamed "Hell’s Point". On 7 August 1942, Donald Moss, a Corporal with E. Co. 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, landed on the island of Guadalcanal where he fought in “The Battle of Tenaru, ” the first major ground battle during the Pacific Campaign in World War II. After winning commendations both on Guadalcanal and The New Britain Campaigns, Moss finished up his career in the USMC on the Island of Guam. On 15 August 1945, Marine Corporal Donald Moss received first prize in Guam’s Art Exhibition for his work, “Marine Still Life.” Moss was given the blue ribbon by his friend, 1st Lt. USMC Tyrone Power, signaling the beginning of many awards and recognition for his art yet to come. Copyright: 1943 Donald F. Moss Melrose, Mass. Approximate size is 19.5 x 27 inches. Unfortunately, there are stains and foxing on this poster. Also, one corner is barely attached to the piece.
Condition: See Description for Condition Report.
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