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80th Anniversary of the Flag Raising on Iwo Jima

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Conemaugh Valley Detachment #287 Marine Corps League is hosting the 80th Anniversary of the Flag Raising on Iwo Jima.

Please join us in commemorating this historical tribune to the iconic flag raising on top of Mount Suribachi during World War II by six U.S. Marines, Corporal Harlon Block, Private First Class Harold Keller, Private First Class Ira Hayes, Private First Class Harold Schultz, Private First Class Franklin Sousley and Johnstown native, Sergeant Michael Strank.

DATE: Saturday, February 22, 2025

11:00 AM Traditional Ceremony

LOCATION: Sgt. Strank Memorial Park, 1149 Main Street, Johnstown PA 15909

11:30 AM Reception & Guest Speaker

LOCATION: Green Diamond Industrial Complex, 1317 Main Street, Johnstown PA 15909

Details

Date:
February 22
Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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