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This Marine endured five amphibious assaults - and survived Iwo Jima
Reconnaissance Company, Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Division, needed three radio operators. Harris stepped forward. "I came to the conclusion that if it had to be done, why shove it off on ...
Born on the Fourth of July, Waynesboro Marine lost his life on Iwo Jima in World War II
Pfc. Frederick Rickard's death on Iwo Jima was the family's second tragedy in four months. His brother died in a Christmas ...
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Local Marine among 4th Division fallen heroes at Iwo Jima in March 1945
The 4th Division’s combat casualties rose to 8,094. On March 11, the 20th day after the landing, the 4th Division reached the ocean and overcame enemy resistance. On the division’s right flank, the ...
Historic ‘China Marines’ battalion converts into latest Littoral Combat Team
The 12th Littoral Combat Team will carry on the traditions of 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, which earned the title “China ...