The Identification of John H. Bradley in the First Flag Raising
Below are a series of images by Dustin Spence that make a compelling case that flag raiser John H. Bradley also took park in the first flag raising on Iwo Jima.
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Below are a series of images by Dustin Spence that make a compelling case that flag raiser John H. Bradley also took park in the first flag raising on Iwo Jima.
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i know joe, i did a report on iwo jima for my history major in college. If you go to wwii.com you can find him under iwo jima
i know joe, i did a report on iwo jima for my history major in college. If you go to wwii.com you can find him under iwo jima
Anyone know or heard of Joe Arledge. He is my father and a veteran of Iwo. Seeking info on same. Thanks.
MY DAD WAS THERE WHEN THEY PUT THE FLAG UP, HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE IF I COULD SEE HIM IN THESE PICTURES….HE WAS AT THE BOTTOM WATCHING THEM….
A local person has a captured Japanese flag that was autographed by a number of people at the flag raising on Iwo Jima including Ira Hayes. Does anyone know or have heard of thsi flag? Thanks
This really helpped me for my project. god bless america
Apparently several of us believe the man to the left with his hat in the air is our relative.
Our family believes him to be Garland “Bulldog” Williams, an SEC football hero at the University of Georgia. Garland Williams was born on Sunday, August 21, 1921 in Parkin , AR and he was a famous NFL player as well. The story he told us was that his fellow soldier Brooks Pierce of Chickamauga, Georgia was carrying the flag up the hill but was shot down just before another soldier picked up the flag and continued onward. Bulldog’s widow, Katherine Williams is still living in Alpharetta, Georgia.
My grandfather was also on the hill that historic day, he was guarding the guy raising the flag, does anyone know Bernard Rawlins?
The army will have the information
I believe that one of the marines in the first flag raising is Walter (Red) Stackowitz.
Craig; Email me horace@industrial-sales.com or call 251 625 0200. I have a picture of thaat group and can email you What is your interest?
My Father was Ira Hayes, not the guy who raised the flag on Iwo Jima in 1945, but who was Chief Gunner on the USS Nevada at Iwo Jima. He deserves just as much as respect as Ira Hayes on Iwo Jima. Let’s respect and honor all of the men in WWII.
Please send me a picture of the flag raising on Iwo Jima with Ira Hayes and the code talkers clearly marke – with some comments about Ira Hayes and the other code talkers – this would be very much appreciated – please send this is SlvrStarrLite@aol.com.
Thank you – Kay Shiver
Hi Horace!
My name is Craig and ‘am doing research on Iwo Jima. I’m trying to find the actual battle order of the LSTs on Beach Green, especially the last 2 or 3 LSTs closest to Mt. Suribachi.Who and what were they carrying
Thanks,
Craig
In answer to the question about the picture that shows a large group after the flag raising, as you face the picture the man on the far left standing in back of Ira Hayes with his helment in the air is Howard Dutton, my father’s step brother.
On the large group photo shoot under the flag…. the individual in front of Bradleys left shoulder with rifle raised high and hand outstretched on knee is S/SGT Robert Koelher.
I am a former Navy Hospital Corpsman myself, and ever since I first was able to use that title I have been proud to bear that title. But not really for myself, I feel the pride that I had a thin invisible thread to men like John Bradley. I have been fortunate in my life to have the honor and responsibility to live in their shadow. I still take my oath as seriously as when I first gave it.
Theflag on Iwo came off mu LST 779 as you documented Flags of our fathers. I have a multiple ofm pictures of my LST there if it would be of interes.
Question In the picture that shows a large group after the flag raising there is soldier on the far left holding his helment up in the air. Does anyone know the idenity of that soldier? My father always insisted that that was him. It looks exactly like him. Well anyway if any information on this [my father, Nick Stengel Sr.] please contact me. Any information would be helpful, thank you.
Ira Hayes-Pima Indian from Bapchue, Az. was with the 27th Regt.-5th Marine Division; in addition there was a Navajo Code Talker-Teddy Draper, Sr. from the 27th Regt.-5th Marine Division. These two American Indians, along with the Navajo Code Talkers were all on Mt.Suribachi during the Special Day of the Flag-Raising events, sending Navajo Codes.(207 Code Talker).
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