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Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class George E. Wahlen was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima. - Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class George E. Wahlen was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

We are Iwo: Medal of Honor recipient Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class George E. Wahlen

As the Marines stormed the beaches during World War II, Navy hospital corpsmen were alongside them for every battle in the Pacific. During the violent Battle of Iwo Jima, hospital corpsmen’s medical training, dedication to saving lives and fighting spirit proved to be an undeniable asset to the Marine Corps team. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class George

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PFC Douglas T. Jacobson was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman for his actions on Feb. 26, 1945. - PFC Douglas T. Jacobson was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman for his actions on Feb. 26, 1945.

We are Iwo: Medal of Honor recipient PFC Douglas T. Jacobson

After returning home from the Battle of Iwo Jima and receiving the Medal of Honor, PFC Douglas T. Jacobson’s dedication to the Marine Corps was far from finished.A native of Rochester, New York, Jacobson enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1943 at the young age of 17 and participated in campaigns for Tinian, Marianas Islands, and Marshall

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Private Wilson “Doug” Watson was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman at the White House Oct. 5, 1945, for his actions on Feb. 26-27, 1945. - Private Wilson “Doug” Watson was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman at the White House Oct. 5, 1945, for his actions on Feb. 26-27, 1945.

We are Iwo: Medal of Honor recipient Private Wilson “Doug” Watson

The Battle of Iwo Jima, a brutal but defining moment in Marine Corps history, was filled with uncommon valor and heroic actions by Marines and Sailors. Marines like, Private Wilson “Doug” Watson, directly influenced the victorious outcome on the unforgiving island. Watson was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, and was one of 12 children. He was raised in

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We are Iwo: Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Hershel “Woody” Williams

The only surviving Marine to have received the Medal of Honor during World War II, Cpl. Hershel “Woody” Williams, remembers the sound of the waves crashing along the shore upon arrival in Iwo Jima in 1945. The sounds of tranquility were quickly replaced by the sounds of brutal battle and Williams’ actions would earn him the Medal of Honor.The

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Sgt. Ross F. Gray was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima on Feb. 21, 1945. - Sgt. Ross F. Gray was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima on Feb. 21, 1945.

We are Iwo: Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Ross F. Gray

The Battle of Iwo Jima is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and defining battles for the U.S. Marine Corps. The countless acts of selflessness and uncommon valor created a fighting spirit still embodied in today’s Marines.During the battle-long commemoration for the 75th anniversary of Iwo Jima, the Marine Corps is honoring Marines and Sailors –

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U.S. Marines raise the flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945. - U.S. Marines raise the flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945.

Marine Corps Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima

The Marine Corps will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima during a 36-day-long observance, Feb. 19 – March 2, 2020.In ALMAR 02-20, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger said commanders across the force should conduct a commemoration within the 36-day observance period.“We should all pause to remember and honor

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Cpl. Tony Stein was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima on Feb. 19, 1945. - Cpl. Tony Stein was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima on Feb. 19, 1945.

We are Iwo: Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Tony Stein

In describing the Battle of Iwo Jima that began Feb. 19, 1945, Adm. Chester W. Nimitz said, “uncommon valor was a common virtue.” Throughout a battle-long commemoration of the 75th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles in American history, the Marine Corps is honoring some of the thousands of Marines and Sailors – far too many to highlight

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Twenty-eight Iwo Jima veterans and members of the Iwo Jima Commemorative Committee pose for a group photo after the 75th Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15. - Twenty-eight Iwo Jima veterans and members of the Iwo Jima Commemorative Committee pose for a group photo after the 75th Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15.

Iwo Jima veterans mark 75 years since legendary battle at final tribute ceremony at Camp Pendleton

On Feb. 19, 1945, more than 70,000 U.S. Marines conducted an amphibious assault to take the Island of Iwo Jima from fortified Japanese forces. Over the next 36 days nearly 7,000 Marines would be killed during the battle, which is regarded as one of the bloodiest of World War II, as they faced hidden enemy artillery, machine guns, vast bunker

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We are Iwo: Medal of Honor recipient Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class George E. Wahlen

We are Iwo: Medal of Honor recipient PFC Douglas T. Jacobson

We are Iwo: Medal of Honor recipient Private Wilson “Doug” Watson

We are Iwo: Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Hershel “Woody” Williams

We are Iwo: Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Ross F. Gray

Marine Corps Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima

We are Iwo: Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Tony Stein

Iwo Jima veterans mark 75 years since legendary battle at final tribute ceremony at Camp Pendleton

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