The USMC has never grown in ranks over 300,000 in number, but per man and woman have always been the first to fight in battle. I don’t know statically if they have received more MOH than any other branch of the service, but just might be. Perhaps that is why they are known as being “The Few, The Proud, The Marines”
These two Marines in today’s story are perfect examples of brave men that went above and beyond the call of duty. Simper Fi Marines !
The Memorial in Washington DC took my breath away when I saw it in person. It much, much, much larger in person! Yet again, we see many people who gave their lives for freedom.
Jacklyn “Jack” Lucas managed to enlist in the Marines at age 14. At age 17, on Iwo Jima, he dived on two Japanese hand grenades to save the other marines in his foxhole. Badly injured Lucas survived his injuries. He was awarded the MOH at a ceremony that included Lt. Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington. Lucas was the youngest recipient in WWII.
My dad was on a D.E. at Iwo Jima. He told me he remembered the landing, and thinking those poor Sons of Bit**, as they were charging the beach. 🇺🇸 God Bless our ‘hero’s’..
Any day is a good day for Medal of Honor posts, Tara. You won’t hear your loyal fans complain. Two men out of 27 Medal of Honor recipients! These two men are perfect examples of uncommon valor that is a common virtue among all who serve for their country and fellow countrymen. It’s so heartbreaking when they don’t make it back home alive, but many who do suffer greatly in different ways. Thankful for them all.
Thank you Tara for a double MOH Wednesday. It is difficult to imagine the intensity of the battle of Iwo Jima. Both of the Marines whose actions were awarded the MOH on opening day of the battle had uncommon Valor. To think that another 25 would receive the Medal during this terrible battle. Wow.
I am thankful for the soldiers who put others above self. My late father-in-law is (once a Marine ALWAYS a Marine) who was at Iwo Jima [not the initial invasion], was on the ships heading for the planned invasion of Japan when their surrender came, and was one of the finest Christian men that I ever knew, passing away about six years ago. I can’t imagine the horrors of war that generation went through, but I am thankful for the sacrifices they made. One of my greatest regrets is not spending more time with him and asking and recording details of his experiences. Another great story of heroism. Thanks again, Tara.
27??? 27!!! What a horrible battle for our marines to have shown such amazing courage! So many lost, but died to save their fellows. Thanks, Tara, for this bit of knowledge.
Incredible story of great bravery, these are but 2 of the galant men who died in that war. Those who gave all are true heroes! Thanks for another great reminder of exceptional men.
The USMC has never grown in ranks over 300,000 in number, but per man and woman have always been the first to fight in battle. I don’t know statically if they have received more MOH than any other branch of the service, but just might be. Perhaps that is why they are known as being “The Few, The Proud, The Marines”
These two Marines in today’s story are perfect examples of brave men that went above and beyond the call of duty. Simper Fi Marines !
❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The Memorial in Washington DC took my breath away when I saw it in person. It much, much, much larger in person! Yet again, we see many people who gave their lives for freedom.
Jacklyn “Jack” Lucas managed to enlist in the Marines at age 14. At age 17, on Iwo Jima, he dived on two Japanese hand grenades to save the other marines in his foxhole. Badly injured Lucas survived his injuries. He was awarded the MOH at a ceremony that included Lt. Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington. Lucas was the youngest recipient in WWII.
Most of the 12 men in the TWO photos of the 🇺🇸 raising didn't make it home!
My dad was on a D.E. at Iwo Jima. He told me he remembered the landing, and thinking those poor Sons of Bit**, as they were charging the beach. 🇺🇸 God Bless our ‘hero’s’..
Any day is a good day for Medal of Honor posts, Tara. You won’t hear your loyal fans complain. Two men out of 27 Medal of Honor recipients! These two men are perfect examples of uncommon valor that is a common virtue among all who serve for their country and fellow countrymen. It’s so heartbreaking when they don’t make it back home alive, but many who do suffer greatly in different ways. Thankful for them all.
Thank you Tara for a double MOH Wednesday. It is difficult to imagine the intensity of the battle of Iwo Jima. Both of the Marines whose actions were awarded the MOH on opening day of the battle had uncommon Valor. To think that another 25 would receive the Medal during this terrible battle. Wow.
Twenty seven Medals of Honor. This story is just two stories of the uncommon valor.
I am thankful for the soldiers who put others above self. My late father-in-law is (once a Marine ALWAYS a Marine) who was at Iwo Jima [not the initial invasion], was on the ships heading for the planned invasion of Japan when their surrender came, and was one of the finest Christian men that I ever knew, passing away about six years ago. I can’t imagine the horrors of war that generation went through, but I am thankful for the sacrifices they made. One of my greatest regrets is not spending more time with him and asking and recording details of his experiences. Another great story of heroism. Thanks again, Tara.
Admiral Nimitz was righr, “[a]mong the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue."
🇺🇸 Lest we forget 🇺🇲
Thanks, TR!
27??? 27!!! What a horrible battle for our marines to have shown such amazing courage! So many lost, but died to save their fellows. Thanks, Tara, for this bit of knowledge.
Heroes.....Every one of them! Thank you Marines!
Really good read on the battle.
The Ultimate in Bravery shown by these Marines.
Incredible story of great bravery, these are but 2 of the galant men who died in that war. Those who gave all are true heroes! Thanks for another great reminder of exceptional men.
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