Cover franked with a 16 cent Ernie Pyle stamp # 1398 and a forever flag stamp # 5657 (FDOI).

The cover is for the ship that is part of a group of about 150 honoring WW II Ships named for famous Americans.

Cover on an Archive Quality Envelope without gum on flap.

Ernie Pyle was a WW II war correspondent that was killed during fighting on a small island near Iwo Jima in 1945. See her web pages for the details of his personal life and reporting.

SS Ernie Pyle: this 497 foot cargo ship was built in 1945 in Vancouver, W . This proud vessel transported vital supplies to overseas US and Allied forces during WW II. See the ship's web page entries to learn the details of her design, construction and service history.

Seller has covers for over 80 different Liberty Ships named for Famous Americans. Check out my other items!

These items make fine gifts when mounted on a colored matte and placed in a 5x7 picture frame.                         Free US Shipping!