Subdeacon Joe Posted February 20, 2024 Posted February 20, 2024 "Among the men who fought on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue" Admiral Chester Nimitz The battle for Iwo Jima began this week in 1945, 19 February to 26 March. A total of 27 Medals of Honor are received during the battle. Twenty two Marines and five Navy corpsmen receive the medal, of those 13 are posthumous. Also 200 Navy Crosses are earned. That is the Navy's second highest award for valor. Many of those probably should have been bumped up to MoH. The Marines would suffer heavy casualties during the battle 26000 with 6800 Killed in Action. Almost a third of it's attacking force would end up as wounded, missing, or killed in action.
PowderRiverCowboy Posted February 20, 2024 Posted February 20, 2024 Been on that beach With Jack Lucas (MOH) and another Iwo Vet Cpl Gene Gustad , sent @Forty Rod SASS 3935 some of the sand we picked up that day. When investigating caves found a old Bayonet , We couldn't leave with that .
PowderRiverCowboy Posted February 20, 2024 Posted February 20, 2024 Jap Bunkers Suribachi Sunset Jack lucas Seated with hat , CMC AND SgtMjrMC Standing CPl Gene Gustad and some guy Wreath Laying with Jack Lucas
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