{"product_id":"wwii-army-air-force-s-grouping-staff-sergeant-john-jacejko-bronze-star-original-documents-pictures-air-force-memorabilia","title":"WWII Army Air Force’s Grouping-Staff Sergeant John Jacejko Bronze Star, Original Documents, Pictures \u0026 Air Force Memorabilia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is an outstanding, historically significant named U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Air Force veteran grouping belonging to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaff Sergeant John Jacejko (ASN \u003ca href=\"tel:33118626\"\u003e33118626\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortage, Pennsylvania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This collection spans from his World War II Army Air Forces service through later Air Force memorabilia accumulated during his lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centerpiece is an original cased \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Star Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by an extensive archive of original wartime and postwar documents identifying Jacejko by name and Army serial number. While the Bronze Star was found with his personal effects, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunnamed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and independent documentation confirming it was awarded specifically to him has not yet been located. It is therefore included as found with the estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded in this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal cased Bronze Star Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmy Good Conduct Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNamed Army Air Forces paperwork to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Jacejko\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAAF Personal Affairs Statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVeterans Administration correspondence (1948)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Veterans Administration mailing envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuty Assignment Card identifying:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaff Sergeant John Jacejko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASN \u003ca href=\"tel:33118626\"\u003e33118626\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft Maintenance Technician\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft Inspection Section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuty card reverse detailing aircraft inspection responsibilities, preflight inspections, technical order compliance, and maintenance documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmy Air Forces Aircraft Warning Service (AWS) Observer wing pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Air Force Ground Observer Corps (GOC) Observer wing pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair of U.S. collar discs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Army Air Forces and Air Force insignia, ribbon bars, and pins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir Force commemorative “Blue Thunder” ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage American Optical military-style aviator sunglasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBausch \u0026amp; Lomb Ray-Ban Collector Series case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Air Force crystal paperweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir Force Zippo lighter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir Force patches and miscellaneous veteran memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch from the included paperwork confirms that John Jacejko entered active duty on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary 7, 1942\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and served as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmy Air Forces Aircraft Maintenance Technician\/Inspector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, responsible for aircraft inspections, preflight certifications, and Technical Order compliance. These documents provide an excellent foundation for future research into his wartime service. Army Air Forces Bronze Star recipient records remain incomplete in publicly searchable databases, so the medal’s attribution cannot currently be confirmed. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an impressive and highly displayable named WWII Army Air Forces grouping that combines original documents, medals, insignia, and later Air Force memorabilia into a collection spanning more than half a century of military history. It would make an outstanding addition to any WWII, Army Air Forces, or U.S. Air Force collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Overall very good vintage condition with expected age, handling wear, and toning. Documents show normal folds and edge wear. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43233009107021,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/36B4BE81-EB09-4B8A-870E-5ED74378B2FD.jpg?v=1783782385","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-army-air-force-s-grouping-staff-sergeant-john-jacejko-bronze-star-original-documents-pictures-air-force-memorabilia","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}