Ira Hayes(1923-1955)

Ira Hayes was a Pima Indian from Arizona who enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942. On February 23, 1945, Ira Hayes was one of six marines who raised the U. S. Flag on Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima. The event was immortalized by photographer Joe Rosenthal. For his actions, Ira Hayes was awarded the Medal of Honor.

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One of six US Marines pictured in the iconic photo of the raising of the US flag on top of Mount Suribachi during the battle for Iwo Jima during World War II.