smitty44 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 75 years ago today United Stated Marines stormed the volcanic atoll Iwo Jima. Over 6000 killed and 27 medals of honor were awarded. Over 25% of all the Medals of Honor Awarded to Marines during WWII. Over 18000 Japanese lost their lives. We will never forget you Devil Dogs....Carry on....Semper FI! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 At the going down of the sun, we shall remember them...................... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/celebrity/martha-maccallum-a-prayer-from-iwo-jima-75-years-later/vi-BB109T82 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Something else not to be forgotten. 6th war dog platoon with their devil dogs. more interesting info here 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Indeed, a war dog memorial for all branches was recently dedicated in SO Cal. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 one more epic shot 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Our nearest town has a lovely memorial to Bamse, a St Bernard, who served with the Free Norwegian naval forces during WWII. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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