John Wells Won't Be Down...

[Bruzilla]

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/sto...marine-who-led-iwo-jima-charge-dies/80502730/

The Marine who led the charge to place the first American flag above Iwo Jima has died.

First Lt. John Wells, 94, died Feb. 11 at the Arvada Care Rehabilitation Center in Arvada, Colorado.

Wells received the Navy Cross, Bronze Star and Purple Heart after leading his Marines in a frontal assault up the slopes of Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.

He didn’t make it to the top after taking multiple enemy rounds, but continued to command, leading his men to victory. His platoon raised the first flag atop the mountain, hours before the iconic photo of the second flag raising was captured.

 

[69a100]

I bet he get's a autopsy?

 

[super-bee_ski]

The second flag raising:

1. Harlon Block (Marine, Died in combat)
2. Franklin Sousley (Marine, Died in combat)
3. Michael Strank (Marine, Died in Combat)
4. Ira Hayes (Marine, Died January 24, 1955, Bapchule, Arizona, AZ)
5. Rene Gagnon (Marine, Died October 12, 1979, Hooksett, NH)
6. John Bradley (US NAVY, Died January 11, 1994)

BTW: Great book!
The Flags of our fathers

 

[Cranky]

May he rest in peace.

 

[super-bee_ski]

Last one correct?

 

[72Fourspeed]

Wasn't Mr.Bradley a Corpsman ?

 

[Budnicks]

RIP John

you were part of truly "the greatest generation" for a reason...

Gods speed soldier/patriot, make sure to say hi for me at the pearly gates...

 

[GetX'd]

RIP - it's a great story. One worth telling your children and grandchildren.

 

[Car Nut]

RIP John!

It's a great honor to be an American knowing what these guys sacrificed for our freedom!

 

[dryheat]

Semper Fi John

 

[Xp29h]

Rest in Peace, John!

 

[Brandy]

Peace to you John and our undying gratitude for your heroism and tenacity on the battlefield. Gallantry in combat is not as often seen these days, the greatest generation indeed. Bless you and rest in peace sir. Semper Fi.