-------
Lethbridge Herald April 9, 1945
Indian Warrior Dies Fighting- Louis Charlo's grandcfather was one of the noted Chiefs who fought in the "Indian Wars" in the 1800s- Louis Charlos died fighting on Iwo Jima as a member of the United States Marine Corps- The Charlo family had been leaders of the Salish tribe, to which the Peigan tribe of southern Alberta is related.- Prior to 1870 the South Peigan tribe lived in Montana and fled to Canada (southern Alberta) during the "Indian Wars"- Charlo was the son of Entonine Charlo, living near Evaro, Montana. Entonine Charlo was a son of Chief Martin Charlo, last of the fighting Salish chiefs.- Louis Charlo was killed Mar 2, a week after he and 3 companions scaled Mount Suribachi on Iwo. Two hours later a patrol also reached the peak and planted the American flag.
-------
Lethbridge Herald April 9, 1945
Indian Warrior Dies Fighting- Louis Charlo's grandcfather was one of the noted Chiefs who fought in the "Indian Wars" in the 1800s- Louis Charlos died fighting on Iwo Jima as a member of the United States Marine Corps- The Charlo family had been leaders of the Salish tribe, to which the Peigan tribe of southern Alberta is related.- Prior to 1870 the South Peigan tribe lived in Montana and fled to Canada (southern Alberta) during the "Indian Wars"- Charlo was the son of Entonine Charlo, living near Evaro, Montana. Entonine Charlo was a son of Chief Martin Charlo, last of the fighting Salish chiefs.- Louis Charlo was killed Mar 2, a week after he and 3 companions scaled Mount Suribachi on Iwo. Two hours later a patrol also reached the peak and planted the American flag.