Meet the Men Who Saved Their Fellow Americans During Iwo Jima

Many countries were at war during WWII, including the European nations of Germany, Italy, France, and Britain. One of the most contentious conflicts existed between the United States of America and Japan. This escalating conflict began when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and America had no choice but to enter the growing World War. The bombing […] The post Meet the Men Who Saved Their Fellow Americans During Iwo Jima appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..

Feb 9, 2025 - 23:45

Meet the Men Who Saved Their Fellow Americans During Iwo Jima

Many countries were at war during WWII, including the European nations of Germany, Italy, France, and Britain. One of the most contentious conflicts existed between the United States of America and Japan. This escalating conflict began when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and America had no choice but to enter the growing World War. The bombing in Hawaii was indicative of Japan’s conquest to dominate large portions of Asia. Americans sought to reclaim territory that Japan had successfully power-grabbed, resulting in a handful of infamous battles.

One such battle was Iwo Jima, which took place in the Pacific Theatre towards the end of the massive global war, from mid-February to March 26 of 1945. Ima Jima, an island off the coast of Japan, was home to Japanese airfields. Based on their strategic location, these airfields were a potential threat to America. As U.S. troops sought to take control of the island, the Japanese fought hard, using a number of tunnels strategically built into the island. Though the U.S. emerged victorious, it was at the cost of thousands of lives. These are the heroes who helped win this historic battle.

Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the Medal of Honor recipients from the Battle of Iwo Jima. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society (CMOHS) to identify the servicemen that were awarded the Medal of Honor in the Battle of Iwo Jima. We included the names of these recipients as well as what branch of the military they served in, the highest rank, the date of medal presentation, and the conflict the recipient was involved in. Recipients are ordered alphabetically, and all information is from the society. Note that some presentation dates were not available from the CMOHS.

Here is a look at the Medal of Honor recipients from the Battle of Iwo Jima:

Why Are We Covering This?

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The stories of Medal of Honor recipients and the significance of the medal itself is central to the U.S. military ethos. These recipients and their stories are an inspiration, “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty.” It’s important to appreciate the profound sacrifices that these men made in service to the nation. The Medal of Honor symbolizes the courage, selflessness, and resilience that define the highest ideals of military service. Again, these stories serve as powerful reminders of the values we aspire to as a society even in the face of adversity.