Today in History

One of my early Heroes of the Marine Corps, Jack Lucas birthday was today.  He died in 2008.   He won the Medal of Honor at age 17 on Iwo Jima.  He joined the Marine Corps at 14, pretending to be of age and forging his mother's signature.  He stowed away to be with a friend in the 5th Marine Division and headed to Iwo Jima.  Semper Fi.

You can hear him tell the story in his own words.