Ira and father

Ira Hamilton Hays

By Corbin Flanagan

  • 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

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