Ira Hamilton Hays By Corbin Flanagan Jan 12, 1923 Born (Oldest of four brothers) Ira was a Pima Indian Aug 12, 1940 Boarding School - Phoenix Indian School Ira learned a trade to become a laborer Aug 14, 1942 Joined the United States Marines Feb 23, 1945 Placed United States Flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima Mar 30, 1945 Returned to United States from Iwo Jima Jan 24, 1955 Died - Buried in Arlington National Cemetery
