About: James Michels
James R. Michels (January 18, 1918 – January 17, 1982) was a United States Marine corporal who served in World War II. He was part of the combat patrol that climbed up Mount Suribachi and raised the first American flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima, on February 23, 1945.
_after_Flag_Raising,_February_1945.jpg?width=300)
_after_Flag_Raising,_February_1945.jpg){kind=link}