Franklin's Michael Strank remembered in U.S., Slovakia on 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima flag-raising
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Strank is a revered historic figure and military hero in both the United States ...
'Our town and our country': WWII Marine Michael Strank remembered on anniversary of flag raising at Iwo Jima
For Franklin Borough, the fact that one of the community's own was among the six Marines raising the American Flag in Iwo Jima during World War II is a source of pride. On Feb. 23, 1945, in Iwo Jima, ...
On Feb. 23, 1945, Marines and Navy corpsmen staked symbolic claim to victory in one phase of WWII battle
On Feb. 23, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Suribachi, where they raised two American ...
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The Story Behind the World-Famous Photograph of U.S. Marines Raising the American Flag During the Battle of Iwo Jima
Joe Rosenthal’s iconic photos from Iwo Jima helped the United States raise $26 billion for the war and served as the basis ...
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Ceremony for 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima flag-raising honors local veteran
Dozens gathered in Franklin Borough Saturday to honor the 80th anniversary of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima.The Conemaugh ...
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Local WWII Marine remembered on anniversary of flag raising at Iwo Jima
For Franklin Borough, the fact that one of the community's own was among the six Marines raising the American Flag in Iwo ...
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80 years ago Marines raised flag over Iwo Jima in iconic moment
Ira Hayes, Pfc. Harold Schultz, Sgt. Michael Strank, Pfc. Franklin Sousley, Pfc. Harold Keller and Cpl. Harlon Block. Block, Sousley and Strank were later killed during the fighting on Iwo Jima.
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Michael Strank remembered in U.S., Slovakia on 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima flag-raising
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Strank is a revered historic figure and military hero in both the United States ...