Jerry was part of the 1st Joint Assault Signal Company, 4th Marine Division that went ashore in the Blue 1 sector. He was also one of the lucky ones who walked off the island.
He has told us many times, "The real heroes did not come back".
On this day and for the next 35, let's remember all who served in the Pacific Theater, in particular those who served on Iwo Jima.
If you would like to know more about Iwo Jima, the book by James Bradley "Flag of our Fathers" is well worth the reading time. There are two movies by directed by Clint Eastwood, one based upon the book and one from the Japanese point of view that deliver a credible rendition of the battle. Jerry said, "it was very much like that." Flag of our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima
Jerry talked about Tinian and the recovery on Hawaii before going to Iwo Jima in this audio
Jerry clarifies his statements about life in the foxhole in this audio
Jerry talks about the 1st Joint Assault Signal Company
This was originally posted to Jerry's Story, my blog to record the oral history of my father and our family.
