D-Day Veterans Multi Signed Operation Overlord 12x24 Map Photograph (PSA) x6 Veterans

"**Operation Overlord Signed 12x24 Map Photograph – Autographed by Distinguished WWII D-Day Veterans**

This extraordinary 12x24-inch photograph of the **Operation Overlord** invasion map bears the authentic signatures of six esteemed **World War II veterans** who participated in the pivotal D-Day invasion and subsequent European campaign. These signers include **Jim ""Pee Wee"" Martin, Bradford Freeman, Don Jakeway, C.E. ""Bud"" Anderson, Peter Fantacone, and Bernard Nolan**—each a heroic figure whose bravery and service played a role in securing the Allied victory. This historically significant piece is **fully authenticated** and comes with a **Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA authentication services**.

### **Biographies of the Signers:**

- **Jim ""Pee Wee"" Martin (1921–2022)** – A paratrooper with the **506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division**, Martin parachuted into Normandy on D-Day as part of Operation Overlord. He also fought in Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge.

- **Bradford Freeman (1924–2022)** – A member of **Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division**, Freeman landed in Normandy and later participated in the liberation of Europe, made famous by the book and miniseries *Band of Brothers*.

- **Don Jakeway (1925–2023)** – A paratrooper with the **508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division**, Jakeway jumped into Normandy on D-Day and fought through the Battle of the Bulge.

- **C.E. ""Bud"" Anderson (b. 1922)** – A triple-ace fighter pilot of the **357th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces**, Anderson provided aerial support for ground forces during the Normandy invasion and throughout the European theater.

- **Peter Fantacone (1924–2019)** – A U.S. Navy radioman who served on a Landing Craft Infantry ship, or LCI, which can carry 200 troops across the ocean to land on Omaha Beach as part of the Normandy campaign.

- **Bernard Nolan (1925–2018)** – A U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of the 487th Bomb Group of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Lavenham, England piloting both B-17 and B-24 Bombers.

### **Operation Overlord – The Turning Point of WWII:**

On **June 6, 1944**, the **Allied forces launched Operation Overlord**, the largest amphibious invasion in military history, to liberate Nazi-occupied France. Over **156,000 troops from the United States, Britain, and Canada** stormed the beaches of Normandy under intense enemy fire, securing a foothold that would ultimately lead to the defeat of Nazi Germany. The invasion's success was a monumental moment in history, demonstrating unparalleled courage and military strategy.

### **Authentication & Condition:**

This rare and historically important signed photograph is in **excellent condition**, with each signature boldly inscribed. It has been **fully authenticated by PSA/DNA authentication services**, ensuring its legitimacy and value. It is accompanied by a **PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity (LOA)** for buyer confidence.

### **A Rare Piece of Military History:**

This **museum-worthy collectible** is an exceptional tribute to the heroes of D-Day and a vital part of World War II history. A must-have for serious collectors of military memorabilia, aviation history, and WWII artifacts, this signed Operation Overlord map photograph is a powerful and tangible connection to the bravery of the Greatest Generation."

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