Don Graves 01/17/2015 5Th Marine Division The Spearhead By RekonDog

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Don Graves 01/17/2015 5Th Marine Division The Spearhead By RekonDog

Terms Units in descending order of size 5 th Marine Division 28 th Regiment 2 nd Batallion D Company Platoon Squad “The Old Man” = anyone in leadership. Pres. on down

Western Pacific Islands Source:

Landing Plan Source:

Landing Zones and Objectives

Down with The First Flag

American Flag Mt. Suribachi Feb 1945 Source US National ArchivesUS National Archives

B-29’s fly over 5 Th Division Cemetery

Post War After Leaving Iwo Jima the 5 th Division returned to Hawaii to reorganize and training for the invasion of Japan. The 5 th Division was part of the occupation of Japan assigned to the Naval base at Sasebo. Don was discharged from the Marine Corps on 12 Jan at Great Lakes, Mi. Don was a Pastor for 46 years. His last church was in Tucson Az.

Return to Iwo Jima 2013

For More Information on Iwo Jima Iwo Jima Operation, February - March 1945 World War 2 database Iwo Jima ardiv.htm ardiv.htm

Romans 7: The Battle of the Heart The “war” is real Men need a buddy You can’t go it alone We all face struggles