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Makin Island--19 Marines

Makin Island - 19 Marines

>> We need something to make us proud today !!! This will do it ...
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>> In the early days of WW II, Marine Raiders attacked Makin Island and left
>> 19 dead Marines behind after asking the islanders to make sure that they
>> received a proper burial.
>>
>> In 1999 the remains were discovered.
>>
>> This is a touching tribute.

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DerivativesMan's profile
We should not forget how these Marines were afforded the honor of true warriors by the natives.....or forget what the Marines tried to do for the natives.....
hershman's profile

4 months ago