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The Battle of Iwo Jima

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Added by: ClioRene Gagnon was one of the six flag raisers on Iwo Jima.

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Added by: ClioJohn Bradley was one of the six flag raisers on Iwo Jima.

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Added by: ClioIra Hayes was one of the six flag raisers on Iwo Jima.

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Added by: ClioHarlon Block was one of the six flag raisers on Iwo Jima.

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Added by: ClioSgt. Michael Strank led the team of flag raisers on Iwo Jima.

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Added by: ClioFranklin Sousley was one of the six flag raisers on Iwo Jima.

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