Ira and father

Ira Hamilton Hays

  • Born (Oldest of four brothers)

    Ira was a Pima Indian
  • Boarding School - Phoenix Indian School

    Ira learned a trade to become a laborer
  • Joined the United States Marines

    Joined the United States Marines
  • Placed United States Flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima

    Placed United States Flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima
  • Returned to United States from Iwo Jima

  • Died - Buried in Arlington National Cemetery

    Died - Buried in Arlington National Cemetery