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Were the bodies of fallen soldiers at Iwo Jima return to the US?
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The Department of Defence policy in 1947 was to bring home those servicemen who died or were killed overseas, if their relative requested it. About 1/2 of all families brought their soldier back to the United States. The other half were interred in local US Military cemeteries near the site of their death, but not in former enemy countries, Germany and Japan. If not sent home, those Marines from Iwo Jima, were disinterred from the temporary cemetery on that island and now lay at rest at the The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (also Punchbowl National Cemetery) at Honolulu, Hawaii. It is the central burial location for those personnel from the Asia/Pacific theatre.
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Did American soldiers get awarded with any medals of honor for the battle of Iwo Jima?
No American soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for the battle of Iwo Jima, largely because no American soldiers fought the battle of Iwo Jima. (Marines get really mad if you call them soldiers, and Iwo Jima was a Marine action.) Twenty-three Marines and four sailors earned the Medal of Honor for this battle. Fourteen of the Medals were earned posthumously--the recipient died doing his heroic action. Only eighty-two Marines earned the Medal in all of World War II.
How many people were in the battle of Iwo Jima?
70,000 US servicemen and 22,000 Japanese soldiers fought on Iwo Jima. All the Japanese died and 26,000 Marines died.
Who were the 2 soldiers captured on Iwo Jima?
The two US Marines captured were : Ralph Ignatowski and Leonard Sokol .
What was true of the battle if iwo jima?
The battle of Iwo Jima was a battle between the Americans, and the Japanese on the Pacific Island of Iwo Jima. The U.S. tried to capture the island as a base. A famous picture was taken there of 5 American soldiers raising an American flag on the island.
How many American soldiers fought on Iwo Jima?
around 21,000 Japanese died. 6,800 Americans died,with 20,000 Americans injured My information is from Daniel Yergin's book, the Prize, which i am reading now. I just read this section earlier this week
What are the release dates for Return to Iwo Jima - 2012?
Return to Iwo Jima - 2012 was released on: USA: 18 May 2012 (GI Film Festival)
Is there a list of names of the soldiers killed on Iwo Jima?
jessica humpahlot
What mountain did us soldiers capture at the battle of Iwo Jima?
Mount Surabachi
Why was the Iwo Jima memorial built?
The Iwo Jima Memorial was built to honor the soldiers who died in defense of the nation. It was unveiled on November 10, 1954.
Did American soldiers get awarded with any medals of honor for the battle of Iwo Jima?
No American soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for the battle of Iwo Jima, largely because no American soldiers fought the battle of Iwo Jima. (Marines get really mad if you call them soldiers, and Iwo Jima was a Marine action.) Twenty-three Marines and four sailors earned the Medal of Honor for this battle. Fourteen of the Medals were earned posthumously--the recipient died doing his heroic action. Only eighty-two Marines earned the Medal in all of World War II.
How many soldiers did the Japanese have defending Iwo Jima?
There were about 22,000 Japanese troops defending Iwo Jima having living quarters 30-50 ft. underground
How many people were in the battle of Iwo Jima?
70,000 US servicemen and 22,000 Japanese soldiers fought on Iwo Jima. All the Japanese died and 26,000 Marines died.
Where are bodies of American soldiers who died on Iwo Jima?
at various National Cemeteries run by the department of Veterans Affairs, howver mostly at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Memorial_Cemetery_of_the_Pacific http://www.cem.va.gov/cems_nmc.asp
Does the Iwo Jima memorial have inscriptions of men fallen on duty on the granite walls?
no. The inscriptions are of significant battles fought by the Marine Corps.
Who were the 2 soldiers captured on Iwo Jima?
The two US Marines captured were : Ralph Ignatowski and Leonard Sokol .
What is the plotline of the 2006 film Letters from Iwo Jima?
Letters from Iwo Jima is an 2006 american war film. It was co- produced by Clint Eastwood. The film portrays the battle of Iwo Jima, this battle is seen from the perspective of Japanese soldiers. The film is based on a series of non fiction books which sold in Japan.
What was true of the battle if iwo jima?
The battle of Iwo Jima was a battle between the Americans, and the Japanese on the Pacific Island of Iwo Jima. The U.S. tried to capture the island as a base. A famous picture was taken there of 5 American soldiers raising an American flag on the island.
