Jacklyn Harold Lucas, Iwo Jima Teen Who Threw Himself on Grenades

Jacklyn Harold Lucas, Iwo Jima Teen Who Threw Himself on Grenades

Oct 09 , 2025

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Jacklyn Harold Lucas was 14 years old when he leapt into hell on Iwo Jima. A kid barely out of school, but iron-willed beyond any man twice his age. When two grenades landed at his feet, he grabbed...

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Jack Lucas Youngest Marine to Receive Medal of Honor at Iwo Jima

Jack Lucas Youngest Marine to Receive Medal of Honor at Iwo Jima

Oct 09 , 2025

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Jacklyn Harold Lucas was just 17 years old when he chose to fall on two grenades at Iwo Jima—two grenades meant to kill his fellow Marines. His body took the blast. His spirit stayed unbroken. That...

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Jack Lucas, 15, threw himself on two grenades at Iwo Jima

Jack Lucas, 15, threw himself on two grenades at Iwo Jima

Oct 06 , 2025

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Jacklyn Harold Lucas was fifteen years old, barely a man but already hardened beyond his years. The island was soaked in fire and fear, and he stood trembling but unyielding in the chaos of Iwo Jim...

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