PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER OFFERED ANY CHARLES SHAY (DECEASED) RARE WWII D-DAY MEDIC BIG RED ONE SIGNED ITEMS. This auction is for the following autographed Charles Shaw (Deceased) 4x6 photograph:

BIO: Charles Shay (Deceased) Penobscot Indian. WWII Big Red One, Combat Medic, D-Day (Normandy) and Korean War as a Medic. Recipient of the Silver Star (3rd highest military decoration), 3 Bronze Stars (4th highest military decoration) and the Legion d’Honneur, making him the first Indian in Maine with the distinction of French chavalier. During WWII took part in Normandy, Battles of Aachen, Huertgen Forest, and the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge). Shay was later attached to a reconnaissance squadron moving into the small farming village of Auel near the Sieg River in Germany. The  squadron encountered about 20 German soldiers accompanied by a Panzer tank with an 88mm weapon, and were forced to surrender. The squadron was then marched 50–60 miles, moving only by night, to the POW camp Stalag VI-G. The column of prisoners grew along the way as the German unit accumulated more and more American soldiers. Shay was interrogated at the camp and held there until April 12, 1945 when American troops encircled the camp, trapping 350,000 enemy soldiers and liberating the camp. Shay was sent home soon after. spent six weeks as a prisoner of war. A Penobscot Indian whose ancestors were allies of George Washington during the Revolutionary War.

Silver Star Citation:

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Charles Norman Shay (ASN: 31308724), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman in the 1st Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. Subordinating personal safety to the welfare of his comrades, Private Shay repeatedly plunged into the treacherous sea and carried critically wounded men to safety. Private Shay's unselfish heroism exemplified the finest traditions of the Medical Department.

THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED 4x6 PHOTOGRAPH. I ONLY SELL AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA. I do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. When you bid on my items you will receive the real deal authentic hand autographed items. You will receive the same signed photograph that is pictured in the scan. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me. PLEASE NOTE this 4x6 photograph was printed and then autographed post war. I combine S&H when multiple items are purchased. I ship items internationally the price for international S&H varies by country. I currently have other rare autographed military and historical signed items available. Please take a look at my other auctions of rare military and historical autographed items.