Enola Gay Radar Specialist Jacob Beser Signed Check PSA Mint 9 WWII

Title:
Jacob Beser Hand-Signed Personal Bank Check – PSA/DNA Certified Mint 9 Auto Grade

Description:
Offered here is an original, fully completed personal bank check signed by Jacob Beser, the only man to serve as a crew member on both atomic bomb missions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The check is dated September 12, 1969, drawn on the Maryland National Bank of Baltimore, Maryland, and made payable to the United Welfare Fund in the amount of $10.00. It is filled out in blue ink and prominently signed “Jacob Beser” on the signature line. A bold red “PAID” cancellation stamp dated October 8, 1969 appears across the face. The check displays well-preserved ink and crisp edges, authenticated and encapsulated in a PSA/DNA holder and awarded a Mint 9 Auto Grade for the exceptional quality of the autograph.

Historical Context:
Jacob Beser (1921–1992) played a unique and significant role in World War II as a radar specialist and member of the 509th Composite Group. He flew aboard the Enola Gay on August 6, 1945, during the bombing of Hiroshima, and three days later aboard Bockscar for the Nagasaki mission—becoming the only man to participate in both atomic strikes. After the war, Beser pursued a professional career in engineering and remained an important witness to the events that transformed modern warfare and world history. His autograph on personal financial documents provides collectors with a direct link to his life beyond the military.

Authentication & Encapsulation:

• Certification: PSA/DNA Certified

• Auto Grade: Mint 9

• Certification Number: 85501341

• Encapsulation: PSA/DNA tamper-evident holder preserving both sides of the check in archival quality

Closing Appeal:
This signed personal check is a fascinating historical artifact tying Jacob Beser’s civilian life to his unique place in World War II history. With a clear, well-preserved signature and PSA/DNA Mint 9 certification, it offers collectors an uncommon and authentic piece from one of the most consequential figures of the atomic age.