Last Muster: Ernest Dondis (1924 – 2021)
The ranks of First Battalion veterans grows thinner once again. Just today – what would have been his 97th birthday – we learned of the… Read More »Last Muster: Ernest Dondis (1924 – 2021)
“What the devil do they have that thing flying for?”
The First Battalion, 24th Marines reacts to the flag raising on Mount Suribachi.
Victory
“Today is the day I guess we’ll always remember.” Corporal Bill Logan’s ruminations on the end of the war.
Earwitness Report
Here’s a simply fascinating piece of history. In addition to photographers and motion picture cameramen, the Marines also occasionally deployed audio technicians to combat operations.… Read More »Earwitness Report
Fatal March Fourth
Anthony Marquez and Ellis Underwood both lost their lives on Iwo Jima on 4 March 1945. Both were decorated for valor, and both were photographed for posterity.
Past And Future
“Marines cleaning their .30 caliber water-cooled machine gun while in reserve [for the] first time since D-Day. Iwo Jima 26 February 1945.” USMC photo by… Read More »Past And Future
“…we want you to bring back the jawbones.”
This seemed like the right sort of time to pick up the story of 1/24 on Iwo Jima. I started work on this project five… Read More »“…we want you to bring back the jawbones.”
John H. Klanke, 1924 – 2019
The ranks of our WWII veterans grow thinner by the day, and I’m saddened to report that another 1/24 Marine has gone on to the… Read More »John H. Klanke, 1924 – 2019