FDR Letter: Kenneth Oestreich

Name/Title

FDR Letter: Kenneth Oestreich

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.137

Scope and Content

The image is a commemoration certificate in memory of Staff Sergeant Kenneth J. Oestreich, displaying the United States' Great Seal, with the inscription honoring his service and death near Davis Monthan Field, Arizona, on April 12, 1943. The text acknowledges his sacrifice for freedom's growth and blessings, stating that such freedom persists, keeping his memory alive in a manner that humbles others' actions. The document is signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, denoting his position as President of the United States of America.

Cataloged By

Pfen

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1943

Create Date

July 10, 2026

Update Date

July 10, 2026