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SSG Leo Bell
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Does anyone know how many of the original men are left alive today?
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MGySgt Rick Tyrrell
MGySgt Rick Tyrrell
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John Bradley was the last of the six to pass away. He passed away in 1994. Rene Gagnon 1979, Ira Hayes 1955, Franklin Sousley 1945, Harlon Block 1946, Mike Strank the leader 1945.
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SSG Leo Bell
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MGySgt Rick Tyrrell - Thank for that info MGySgt Rick Tyrrell
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1stSgt Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
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Semper Fidelis.
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Sgt Tom Cunnally
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Edited 9 y ago
Cpl Rene Gagnon was featured in the movie "Flags of Our Fathers"...in the movie he really tried to capitalize and make some big bucks from his role in the flag raising on Iwo.. He even thought it would be a ticket to Hollywood to become an actor. He thought he had Hollywood looks
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