Local Marine Among 3rd Division Fallen Heroes at Iwo Jima in March 1945

No World War II battle represents the fighting spirit of the US Marine Corps better than Iwo Jima. In terms of its combat brutality and staggering casualties, it was the worst battle in the history of the Corps. The Marines’ 3rd, 4th, and 5th divisions led the assault of Iwo Jima with key support from the Army and Navy. Pacific […]