Jacklyn Lucas Survived Throwing Himself onto Grenades at Iwo Jima

Jacklyn Lucas Survived Throwing Himself onto Grenades at Iwo Jima

Oct 02 , 2025

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Two grenades in a foxhole. Bare skin against death. At fifteen years old, Jacklyn H. Lucas threw himself on those explosives to save his brothers-in-arms. The blast ripped through his body. Not onc...

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Jacklyn Harold Lucas, youngest Marine to earn the Medal of Honor

Jacklyn Harold Lucas, youngest Marine to earn the Medal of Honor

Oct 01 , 2025

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Jacklyn Harold Lucas was a boy swallowed whole by war—but he gave everything so his brothers might live. At 17, with blood on his hands and courage beyond his years, he pulled grenades beneath his ...

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Jacklyn Lucas at 17 Youngest Marine to Earn Medal of Honor on Okinawa

Jacklyn Lucas at 17 Youngest Marine to Earn Medal of Honor on Okinawa

Oct 01 , 2025

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Jacklyn Harold Lucas was 17 years old when he threw himself onto two live grenades in a foxhole off Okinawa. No hesitation. No fear. Just a boy’s raw, unshakable will to protect his brothers-in-arm...

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Jacklyn Lucas, Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Hero, Youngest Marine at 17

Jacklyn Lucas, Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Hero, Youngest Marine at 17

Sep 30 , 2025

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The thunder of mortars crashes like judgment. Smoke chokes the air, turning the morning into hell. At just 17 years old, Jacklyn Harold Lucas is already bleeding, but he’s got no choice. Two enemy ...

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Jacklyn Lucas, the Youngest Marine to Receive the Medal of Honor

Jacklyn Lucas, the Youngest Marine to Receive the Medal of Honor

Sep 30 , 2025

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Jacklyn Harold Lucas was seventeen years old when the earth erupted beneath him. Two grenades landed at his feet in a hailstorm of death. Without hesitation, he dove—two bodies crashing to save liv...

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