100-year-old WWII Veteran's Visit to Iwo Jima

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
100-year-old WWII veteran travels from Bristol, Connecticut to Iwo Jima to mark 80 years since the U.S. fought on the island. He is among the last living survivors of the battle, where he fought as a gunner on an AAV. Caminiti laid a wreath at the site where the American flag was raised in 1945.

Key Points

  • Joseph Caminiti is among the last living survivors of the battle of Iwo Jima
  • He fought as a gunner on an AAV during the 36-day battle
  • More than 6,800 Americans and 20,000 Japanese were killed in the battle
  • Caminiti laid a wreath at the site where the American flag was raised in 1945

Pros

  • Honoring the memory of those who fought and died in the battle of Iwo Jima
  • Shedding light on the experiences of WWII veterans

Cons

  • None mentioned in the article