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Originally Posted by CarolSells
Franklin Runyon Sousley
U.S. Marines
My dad’s cousin, who was from Fleming County, Kentucky, was one of the original flag raisers on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima In 1945.
Unfortunately, he only lived for a few more days after the famous picture was taken. My dad was so proud of him.
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Cool story but sad ending.
My dad broke his leg in training 2 weeks before his unit got shipped to Iwo Jima.
I might not exist if that hadn't happened.