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Iwo Jima second flag raising USMC Photo

United States Marine Corps1945-02-23

National Museum of the Marine Corps

National Museum of the Marine Corps
Triangle, United States

Pictured during the first flag-raising on Mount Suribachi are, left to right, 1st Lt. Harold Schrier (kneeling behind radioman’s legs); Pfc. Raymond Jacobs (radioman reassigned from F Company); Sgt. Henry “Hank” Hansen (wearing cap, holding flagstaff with left hand); Platoon Sgt. Ernest “Boots” Thomas (seated); Pvt. Phil Ward (holding lower flagstaff with his right hand); PhM2c John Bradley, USN; Pfc. James Michels (holding M1 carbine); and Cpl. Charles W. Lindberg (standing above Michels).

U.S. MARINE CORPS IMAGE BY SSGT. LOUIS R. LOWERY

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  • Title: Iwo Jima second flag raising USMC Photo
  • Creator: United States Marine Corps
  • Date Created: 1945-02-23
  • Location Created: Iwo Jima, Japan
National Museum of the Marine Corps

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