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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Keith Wells

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Lakeview, Texas

Honored By

Friends of American Heroes

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Activity During WWII

He proudly served his country as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He is responsible for the first flag raising on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan on February 19, 1945. He commanded the 3rd Platoon, E-Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines, 5th Marine Division, the most decorated platoon in the Marine Corps for a single engagement. He was awarded the Navy Cross, Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.