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Ira Hamilton Hayes (January 12, 1923 – January 24, 1955) was an Akimel O'odham Indigenous American and a United States Marine during World War II. Hayes was an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community , located in Pinal and Maricopa counties in Arizona .
- 1941–1945
- Corporal
Dec 16, 2021 · In 1955 Hayes was found dead outside on a cold Arizona night, presumably having lost consciousness after drinking. Hayes' brothers suggested that his death might have been caused by another member of the Pima tribe, but nothing ever came of this allegation. He was buried in Arlington cemetery (via World War II Database).
Nov 7, 2021 · Ira Hayes was the first Pima to become a Marine paratrooper and one of the six men in the iconic photo of the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi. His life was marked by glory, tragedy, and haunting memories of the war.
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Feb 23, 2020 · Ira Hayes was a Native American Marine who raised the American flag on Mount Suribachi in World War II. He faced post-traumatic stress and died in 1955, but his legacy lives on in his community and beyond.
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Mar 1, 2024 · Learn how the Gila River Indian Community honors Ira Hayes, one of the six Marines in the iconic flag-raising photo, who faced challenges and trauma before and after the war. Hear from veterans, historians and community leaders who celebrate his legacy and service.
Nov 3, 2021 · Marine Corps Pfc. Ira Hayes, a 22-year-old Pima Indian from Arizona, achieved immortal fame as one of the six flag raisers in the iconic World War II photo taken atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo...
Feb 23, 2018 · February 23, 2018. PhotoQuest/Getty Images. Chances are, you’ve seen the iconic image of five U.S. Marines and a Navy sailor raising an American flag on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during ...
