RonD sent this in an email to me this morning with the caveat: “Mike, grab the Kleenex………..Ron……..It makes me think how damn lucky we are.” After reading the story below and then clicking on the link at the bottom, “Before You Go,” I am certain that if you have any blood in your veins, [...]
Iwo Jima, 23 February 1945
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 21st Marines, 3d Marine Division. Place and date: Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 23 February 1945. Entered service at: West Virginia. Born: 2 October 1923, Quiet Dell, W. Va. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond [...]
