Jacklyn lucas, known as jack, was just six days past his 17th birthday. He was assigned to the 1st battalion, 26th marine regiment, 5th marine division during the battle of iwo jima. Jumped on two grenades and survived wikimedia commons public domain lucass first display of courage was signing up for the marines during wwiiat the age of 14. Jack lucas, who at 14 lied his way into military service during world war ii and became the youngest marine to receive the medal of honor, died thursday in hattiesburg, miss. Lucas united states marine corps reserve for service as set forth in the following citation.
Jacklyn lucas, known as jack, was just six days past his 17th birthday when, in february 1945, his heroism at iwo jima earned him the medal. On february 20, 1945, the second day of the assault on iwo jimaone of the bloodiest battles of the pacific theater in world war iiprivate jack lucas, who was only seventeen, and three. Despite his many trials, however, lucas always came back stronger and this comes through clearly in this book. Nh 103871 nimitz day parade, new york city, 9 october 1945. He said he was a typical rowdy child and was quite the handful, so his mom sent him to military school. Jacklyn jack harold lucas enlisted in the united states marine corps on august 6, 1942, at the age of fourteen. Born jacklyn harrell lucas in plymouth, nc on february 14, 1928, jacklyn was a natural athlete who quickly rose to captain of the football team at his high school, the edwards military institute. When the keel of the uss iwo jima lhd7 christened in 2000 was. During a close firefight in two trenches between lucas and three marines with eleven japanese soldiers. He was an allaround athlete in high school, but in august 1942, perhaps with.
Lucas the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Jacklyn h harrington physician assistant, richland wa. Episodes ivi the phantom menace, attack of the clones, revenge of the sith, a new hope, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi. Jacklyn h lucas 14 feb 1928 5 jun 2008 zui this article from tampa bay online. Jacklyn harrell lucas was born on 14 february 1928 in plymouth, north carolina. Lucas was such a mysterious character that i had to rush through the book to see what he does next. He is the youngest marine and youngest serviceman in world war ii to be awarded the united states highest military decoration for valor. He was the youngest recipient of the twentieth century. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of. Jacklyn h harrington is a physician assistant specialist in richland, washington. Lucas february 14, 1928 june 5, 2008 was a united states marine who was awarded the medal of honor for his actions during the battle of iwo jima in world war ii. The marine in that photo was first sergeant brad kasal since promoted to sergeant. At the stubborn age of 14 his mature build of 5 foot 8 inches tall and 180 pounds allowed him to enlist in the marine corps reserve. The unforgettable memoir of a marine hero at the battle of iwo jima is a conversational memoir by metal of honor recipient, jack lucas.
Lucas went through a tough time after becoming a civilian. Lucass classic memoir of his heroics at the battle of iwo jimawith a foreword by bob dole and reissued to coincide with the 75 th anniversary of the battle in 2020. Lucas can be for us a model of the virtue of fortitude. Everyone with half a functioning brain knows that diving on a live hand grenade to save your friends is one of the single most. Lucas is the youngest medal of honor recipient since the civil war. Lucass classic memoir of his heroics at the battle of iwo jimawith a foreword by bob dole and reissued to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the battle in 2020. Preceded by marchers and cars bearing admiral nimitz and his party, marine corps medal of honor winners in jeeps ride up broadway and cedar street. Following recruit training at parris island, south carolina, lucas was assigned to posts in florida and north carolina. Jack lucas medal of honor action came five days after his 17th birthday.
Jacklyn harold jack lucas 14 february 1928 5 june 2008 was a united states army captain who was awarded the medal of honor at age seventeen for heroism above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a marine corps private first class during the battle of iwo jima in world war ii. Pfc jacklyn harold jack lucas who at 14 lied his way. Jacklyn harold jack lucas was born in plymouth, north carolina on february 14, 1928. After his father, a tobacco farmer, died when he was ten, his mother sent him to nearby edwards military institute. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. George lucas books list of books by author george lucas. Lucas by kevin brooks meet your next favorite book. Hes sexy, suave and mature without coming off as a typical james bond like character. Born jacklyn harrell lucas in plymouth, nc on february 14, 1928, jacklyn was a natural athlete who quickly rose to captain of the. During the american civil war the medal of honor was established and.
Jacklyn lucas showed tremendous courage in being willing to sacrifice his life for his friends. Medal of honor, the united states highest combat award. Lucas ddg125 will be an arleigh burke class destroyer, first of the flight iii variants and 75th overall in the class. The president of the united states in the name of the congress takes pleasure in presenting the medal of honor to. Lucass classic memoir of his heroics at the battle of iwo jimawith a foreword by bob dole and reissued to coincide wit.
Lucas, awarded the medal of honor for heroism on iwo jima, was one of those who participated in this parade. Congressional medal of honor citation the president of the united states takes pleasure in presenting the medal of honor to private first class jacklyn h. For this action, private first class lucas was awarded the medal of honor, the youngest marine to ever receive it. On iwo jima on february 20, 1945, 17yearold private first class jack lucas dove onto two grenades, saving the lives of his fellow marines. Join facebook to connect with jacklyn lucas and others you may know.
Medal of honor recipients with citations home of heroes. Cait is a 15 year old girl, struggling with being a woman in an all male lucas is the story of a very different boy who wanders into a small sea town. Army airborne officerwho received the medal of honor for his actions at the battle of iwo jima, at the age of 17. Lucas united states marine corps reserve for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the first battalion, twentysixth marines, fifth marine division, during action against enemy japanese forces on iwo jima, volcano islands 20 february 1945. Lucas was a congressional medal of honor recipient from iwo jima. Jack lucas, who at 14 lied his way into military servi. The marine in that photo was first sergeant brad kasal since promoted to sergeant major, who received the navy cross for his actions. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 1st battalion, 26th marines, 5th marine division, during action against enemy japanese forces on iwo jima, volcano islands, 20 february 1945. He was there until the attack on pearl harbor the last bit of the clip that i showed you was him being a.
Jacklyn harrell jack lucas february 14, 1928 june 5, 2008 was an american marine in world war ii who was awarded the medal of honor at the age of 17. Jacklyn harrell jack lucas was an american soldier in world war ii who was awarded the medal of honor at age 17 as a. Lucas is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by. Jacklyn harrell jack lucas february 14, 1928 june 5, 2008 was an american marine in world war ii who was awarded the medal of honor at the age of 17 years as a private first class in the marine corps during the battle of iwo jima during a close firefight in two trenches between lucas and three marines with 11 japanese soldiers, lucas saved the lives of the other three marines from. Indestructible quotes showing 11 of 1 even in our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of god. He pulled 2 japanese hand grenades and survived the ordeal.
The tale of his journey from boyhood in rural south carolina to the lava and ash shores of iwo jima, is fascinating. The unforgettable story of a marine hero at the battle of iwo jima 9780306814709. On 17 september 2016, she was named by secretary of the navy ray mabus. Our militarys first medal was the badge for military merit, established by general george washington during the american revolution and presented only three times. Ive read a couple of easy company memoirs that are out. Jack lucas, who at 14 lied his way into military service during world war ii and became the youngest marine to receive the medal of honor, died thursday in a hattiesburg hospital. Lucas did and became the youngest man to be awarded the u. Lucas, who joined the marines when he was 14, stormed iwo jima when he was 17, and is one of the few people in the world to have fallen on not one, but. May 7, 2015 for many young people, the outbreak of the greatest war this planet had ever seen would come just a little too early for them to get in on the action. The story behind this picture is an amazing tale of heroism under fire, on par with past marine heroes like hector cafferata during the korean war or jacklyn h. The unforgettable story of a marine hero at the battle of iwo jima. In august 1942, lucas forged his mothers signature and enlisted in the u. Lucass classic memoir of his heroics at the battle of iwo jimawith a foreword by bob dole and reissued to. Lucas was born on valentines day, 1928, in some rural town in north carolina with a population so tiny that if everyone in the entire county showed up at unc for a basketball game.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the first battalion, twentysixth marines, fifth marine division, during action against enemy. When the japanese bombed pearl harbor, lucas was a. Lucas was awarded the medal of honor on october 5, 1945. Pfc jacklyn harold jack lucas who at 14 lied his way into the military to serve in world war ii and became the youngest marine ever to receive the medal of honor at the age of 17. Jack lucas was truly a hero and he is one of the best god has given us. Lucas was only 14 years of age when he enlisted in 1942 in the. The unforgettable memoir of a marine hero at the battle of iwo jima by jack h. Lucass story with him in the 2006 book indestructible. He was an allaround athlete in high school, but in august 1942, perhaps with his mothers consent, he left school at the age of fourteen to enlist in the marine corps reserve.
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