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, the Marine Who Leaped on Grenades

Jacklyn Harold Lucas, the Marine Who Leaped on Grenades

Oct 02 , 2025

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Jacklyn Harold Lucas was barely a man. Barely fifteen years old when he threw himself atop grenades to save his brothers. No hesitation. No thought but instinct. Blood and fire forged a hero out of...

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How Charlie DeGlopper's sacrifice earned the Medal of Honor

How Charlie DeGlopper's sacrifice earned the Medal of Honor

Oct 01 , 2025

Infidel Co.

Charlie DeGlopper’s rifle spat cold lead into a wall of enemy fire. He stood alone on a ridge near the Marne River, bullets hammering past like death itself chased him down. Behind him, his platoon...

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Audie Murphy’s Holtzwihr Stand and the Texas Roots of Courage

Audie Murphy’s Holtzwihr Stand and the Texas Roots of Courage

Oct 01 , 2025

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Audie Leon Murphy Jr. stood knee-deep in mud, alone against the snarling tide of German soldiers. His rifle jammed. His comrades lay dead or scattered. But he didn’t falter. He climbed atop a burni...

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15-Year-Old Jacklyn Lucas Saved Comrades by Shielding Grenades

15-Year-Old Jacklyn Lucas Saved Comrades by Shielding Grenades

Oct 01 , 2025

Infidel Co.

Jacklyn H. Lucas was fifteen when the world spat fire and death across the Pacific. Barely a man, yet his heart thumped with the ferocity of a seasoned soldier. Two grenades exploded beneath him—he...

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Jacklyn Lucas, Youngest Marine to Earn the Medal of Honor at Iwo Jima

Jacklyn Lucas, Youngest Marine to Earn the Medal of Honor at Iwo Jima

Sep 30 , 2025

Infidel Co.

Jacklyn Harold Lucas was fourteen years old when hell came calling. Barely a man, he dove onto two live grenades—twice—smothering their fury with his own body. He bought his brothers time. Blood so...

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