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Photographer: Michael Herrick
Taken: March 29, 2011
Caption: Monument to Chaplains
Additional Description: Chaplains restored our spirit and faith in the darkest hours of combat and consoled and prayed with the dying as they made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Iwo Jima survivors acknowledge with gratitude the brave and courageous service by the chaplains to us, our comrades, and our country.

Of the 50 chaplains in combat units at Iwo Jima:

3 chaplains were wounded

6 were awarded Bronze Stars

Many others received letters of commendation
Submitted: May 10, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
Database Locator Identification Number: p152824
File Size: 1.356 Megabytes

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