Charlo, Pvt. Louis Charles b. September 26, 1926 d. March 2, 1945 United States Marine Corps Private. One of the six Marines who raised the first American flag on Mount Surabachi on Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945. This flag was later replaced by the flag in the famous flag raising photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal of the Associated Press. Private Charlo was killed in action on March 2, 1945. (Bio by: Erik Lander) Saint Ignatius Catholic Cemetery, Saint Ignatius, Lake County, Montana, USA
Parrish, Laverne b. July 16, 1918 d. January 24, 1945 World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Technician 4th Grade in the Medical Detachment, 161st Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Binalonan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, from January 18 to 24, 1945. His citation reads "He was medical aid man with Company C during the fighting in Binalonan, Luzon, Philippine Islands. On the 18th, he observed 2 wounded men under enemy fire and...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Ronan Cemetery, Ronan, Lake County, Montana, USA
b. September 26, 1926 d. March 2, 1945