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World War II Victory Medal of Charles Bonness
Bronze medal depicts Lady Liberation standing full length with head turned looking to the dawn of a new day, right foot resting on a war god's helmet with the hilt of a broken sword in the right hand...
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Good Conduct Medal of Charles Bonness
Round, bronze medal depicting the USS Constitution sailing at the center of a knotted rope circle. Through the middle of the medal and behind the USS Constitution is an anchor. Along the outside of...
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Handkerchief Gifted to Charles Bonness
A lacework, white handkerchief with a few holes and stains.
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"Missing Cleveland Youth Given Cross; Once on Yorktown"
Newspaper article about Charles Bonness receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross. The medal (2025.4.23) and ribbon bar (2025.4.24) came in the original blue, leather box with cream velvet lining. Also...
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, September 6, 1941
A letter from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, September 6, 1941.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, March 10, 1938
A letter from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, on March 10, 1938.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, April, 1942
The last letter from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, April, 1942.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, September 25, 1941
A letter from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, September 25, 1941.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, September 16, 1941
A letter from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, September 16, 1941.
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Poems from Charles Bonness to His Sisters
Poems from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sisters.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, December 14, 1937
A letter and envelope from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, on December 14, 1937.
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Postcard from Charles Bonness, February 16, 1940
A postcard from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, on February 16, 1940.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, November 9, 1941
A letter from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, November 9, 1941.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister
A letter from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, date unknown.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, August 31, 1941
A letter from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, August 31, 1941.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, December 26, 1941
A letter and envelope from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, December 26, 1941.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, November 30, 1941
A letter from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, November 30, 1941.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, December 7, 1941
A letter from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, December 7, 1941.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, February 24, 1942
A letter and envelope from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, February 24, 1942.
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Letter from Charles Bonness to His Sister, August 15, 1941
A letter from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, August 14, 1941.
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