WWII veteran who served European, Pacific theaters to celebrate 100th birthday in Tenino
Many who join the U.S. Navy often cite their desire to sail around the world as motivation. For James "Jim" Gardner, who ...
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This Marine endured five amphibious assaults — and survived Iwo Jima
Don Harris went ashore on Iwo Jima, where he and his fellow Marines faced one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War.
Iwo Jima: WWII in the Pacific
80 years ago, American Marines won a costly victory on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima.
WWII Marine Corps hero to be honored with plaque at Mt. Soledad
Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, one of World War II’s most decorated Marines, received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross ...
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Museum of the Pacific War notes one of WWII's costliest battles, honors those who fought
The Battle of Iwo Jima cost nearly 7000 Americans their lives. This weekend, the National Museum of the Pacific War honors ...
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NM Military Museum's new exhibit to honor WWII prisoners of war in the Pacific
New Mexico Military Museum Foundation Board Chairman Jack Fox said. "What we're doing is recognizing the anniversary of the end of World War II and the release of Americans who were prisoners of ...