Luther Prater Fighter Ace W W 2

[caappy]

Luther D. Prater Jr. Born Bonanza, KY 9 Oct 1921.. Enlisted in the Navy June 1942 and was accepted for pilot training later.. Became a pilot May 1943. Flew Hellcats off the USS Lexington with VF-19. Ended the war with 8 1/2 Victories.

Sent him 2 photos of a Hellcat on 4 Feb and got both back signed on 24 Feb. Sent to address
355 S. Orange Grove Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 - but address on the return envelope, that was hand written, was:

Mr. Luther Prater
842 E. Villa St. Apt 452
Pasadena, CA 91101

[caappy]

Forgot to mention that he also earned the Navy Cross....

[admin]

Hi caappy

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Would you have a scan of the envelope and picture you received please?
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