Iwo Jima

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Harry Liversedge, who led his unit during the Iwo Jima campaign and retired as a brigadier general.

John Thurman served in the Marine Corps during World War II, fought on Iwo Jima and saw the famous flag raising on Mount Suribachi.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Ron “Rondo” Sharfe. Sharfe served as a coxswain during World War II.

This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran George Wahlen who served received a Medal of Honor for his actions at Iwo Jima in World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Katherine V. Leahy, who served as a nurse in the Pacific theater in World War II.

Jack Lucas became the youngest Medal of Honor recipient since the Civil War when he jumped onto two grenades to save his fellow Marines at age 17.

John Farritor was among the first Marines to ever step foot in Camp Pendleton in September 1942. On his 100th birthday in 2019, the spirit of Camp Pendleton remains by his side.

Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Vernon Waters, who was killed in action at Iwo Jima and buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

On Iwo Jima Day, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Thiele Fred Harvey, who fought in the battle, receiving a Silver Star.

Hershel "Woody" Williams survived Iwo Jima, destroying six enemy pillboxes. When offered the COVID-19 vaccine, the Medal of Honor recipient didn't hesitate.

During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Louis Charlo, who fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Robert “Bob” H. Dyches, who was seriously wounded during the Battle of Iwo Jima.