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In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
Marty Connor was 18 years old when he fought all 36 days during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. But perhaps his greatest ...
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WWII Veteran Gets Surprised On His Flight With Heartwarming Announcement
Great, now we’re all crying. Does anyone have tissues in their carry-on bag? Another survivor, Mississippian E.J. Hayes, ...
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99-year-old WWII veteran reflects on Iwo Jima's 80th anniversary
WWII veteran William "Buck" Myers shared his story from the Battle of Iwo Jima during its 80th anniversary in 2025.
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In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
The United Airlines charter flight, organized by the Iwo Jima Association of America and ... and the small prayer book he kept in his uniform pocket. Harter also made it to one of the landing ...
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99-year-old WWII veteran reflects on Iwo Jima's 80th anniversary
Philadelphia, Pa -- 99-year-old WWII veteran William "Buck" Myers lives to tell the tale of the Battle of Iwo Jima on its 80th anniversary. "We were undergoing fire at the time," he said ...