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Michael Strank (November 10, 1919 – March 1, 1945) was a United States Marine Corps sergeant who was killed in action during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. He was one of the Marines who raised the second U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945, as shown in the iconic photograph Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima by photographer ...
SERGEANT. MICHAEL STRANK, USMC. (DECEASED) Michael Strank, participant in the famous flag raising on Iwo Jima, was born at Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, on 10 November 1919, the son of Vasil and Martha Strank, natives of Czechoslovakia (his father was also known as Charles Strank).
Oct 22, 2019 · Harold Keller, a Carlson's Raider from Brooklyn, Iowa, was misidentified as Rene Gagon in the famous photo for 74 years. He fought in several Pacific battles, survived a sniper bullet and married a county saleswoman.
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Strank Project honoring World War II Veterans Johnstown, Cambria County PA - Video US Marine Sgt. Michael Strank helped raise US flag on Iwo Jima Sgt. Michael Strank, WWII Welcome to this web site honoring U.S. Marine Sergeant Michael Strank, one of the six men who raised the United States flag over the tiny Pacific island of Iwo Jima during ...
Biography. Awards, Medals, Badges. Photos. Remembrances. Tributes. First Name: Michael Last Name: Strank Birthplace: Jarabina, SVK Gender: Male Branch: Marines (present) Date of Birth: 10 November 1919 Date of Death: 01 March 1945 Rank: Sergeant Years Served: Michael Strank. Engagements:• World War II (1941 - 1945) Biography:
In the annals of time and history, Sergeant Michael Strank of the United States Marine Corps will forever be known as one of the six men who raised “the flag” on top of Mount Suribachi during the.
Mar 3, 2024 · Michael Strank was a US Marine who participated in the famous flag raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, in 1945. He was born in Czechoslovakia, enlisted in 1939, and was killed by enemy fire on Iwo Jima.
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