6th.MG.BN Posted February 19, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 19, 2020 I have always been drawn to the battle of Iwo Jima and I always tried to put items attributed to it aside over the years. I thought what better time to post some of the items as a way to pay tribute to the men who fought and died in one of bloodiest battles in US history, then on the 75th. anniversary. I will try to post more items over the next couple of days as time permits I would also encourage the other members to share their Iwo Jima items as well. Thanks to all who served! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th.MG.BN Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted February 19, 2020 Helmet owned by Lt. Donald M. Walker, Executive Officer UDT#13(Underwater Demolition Team). Earned a Silver star for actions on Iwo Jima. Named helmet and liner came with signed book "Movies On The Fantail" that he presented to a neighbor. Some links to Lt. Walker and UDT#13 history. http://www.viewoftherockies.com/UDT13.html, https://iwojimabattle.blogspot.com/ ,http://www.navyfrogmen.com/WWII%20UDT.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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6th.MG.BN Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted February 19, 2020 Citation to 1st. Lt. William L. Richardson, Jr., 3rd tank battalion, 3rd Marine division for operations on Iwo Jima on 24 Feb.- 28 March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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suwanneetrader Posted February 19, 2020 Share #10 Posted February 19, 2020 My Dad's K-Bar he carried on Iwo Jima 3rd Div 21st Marines Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th.MG.BN Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted February 19, 2020 Helmet purchased off the owner by me. Owner was a Marine in the 4Th Marine Division and wore this helmet when he landed at Roi-Namur, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. He is still alive today. At first glance it looks like the brown/beach side camo is out on the helmet but it is actually a very faded green/jungle side. Camo cover is named but to a different Marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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olivedrab1970 Posted February 19, 2020 Share #15 Posted February 19, 2020 Awesome memorabilia, Iwo has always been one of my interests as well as Tarawa. When I was stationed at CPMCB CA. back in the 90's I saw quite a bit of bring back items as well. Robin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th.MG.BN Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted February 19, 2020 My Dad's K-Bar he carried on Iwo Jima 3rd Div 21st Marines Richard Richard, How lucky you are to have your father's K-bar that he carried on Iwo.That is awesome. Thanks for sharing. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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