I Never Stopped Shooting! | Machine Gun Combat on Iwo Jima | Harry Martin

Описание: Harry S. Martin Jr. was born on October 14, 1925 in Lake Fenton, Michigan. In 1943, he joined the United States Marine Corps after several attempts at faking his age to join earlier.

Harry was assigned to the 4th Marine Division and served as a Light Machine Gunner. He saw action on Saipan and Tinian before participating in the invasion of Iwo Jima. Harry landed in the first wave on Iwo Jima and saw intense combat. He would be wounded twice during the battle, but would remain on the island for the entire 5 weeks of the campaign.

Harry Martin retired from the United States Marine Corps in 1967 as a Sergeant Major.

Interview recorded on February 28, 2020

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Harry S. Martin Jr., 99, passed away at his home on March 3, 2025

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Video Credits:
Interviewer - Greg Corombos
Editor - Daniel Taksas