Yes, Richard Eugene Jones was one of the Marines who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. He is known for his bravery and contributions to the battle, which took place from February to March 1945. Iwo Jima was a significant and pivotal battle in the Pacific Theater, marked by fierce fighting and heavy casualties on both sides.
The Marines raised the US flag on the top of Mt Suribachi in the Battle for Iwo Jima.
American Marines (God bless them) and Japanese troops.
The American flag was raised atop Mount Suribachi, on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima, on February 23, 1945.
US Marines landed on the Japanese held island of Iwo Jima February 19 - March 26, 1945 .
February-March 1945. Over 6,000 Marines died taking this island. Over 20,700 Japanese soldiers tried to defend the Island, and only 200 survived.
Iwo Jima '45.
US Marines .
Feb/Mar 1945.
Japanese versus US Marines .
The airfield.
70,000 US Marines
The Marines raised the US flag on the top of Mt Suribachi in the Battle for Iwo Jima.
American Marines (God bless them) and Japanese troops.
Richard F Newcomb has written: 'Iwo Jima' -- subject(s): Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945
The American flag was raised atop Mount Suribachi, on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima, on February 23, 1945.
WW2, the US Marines retake this island from the Japanese.
the settings are Bougainville, where the marines trained, and Iwo Jima, where the battle was fought