Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (Select) Joshua Ward, left, salutes Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Andrew Thomasson before ceremoniously presenting him with his grandfather's ashes. Thomasson's grandfather was a survivor of the Battle for Iwo Jima and was part of the initial U.S. forces' invasion. Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Oscar Thomasson's landing craft was destroyed while making its way to the island during the battle's initial assault. Thomasson ultimately survived the battle and went on to raise a family near Wichita, Kan. He passed away Dec. 22, 2006 at the age of 80.
| Date Taken: | 08.28.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 08.29.2012 08:34 |
| Photo ID: | 653941 |
| VIRIN: | 120828-N-ZI955-216 |
| Resolution: | 3000x2400 |
| Size: | 1.22 MB |
| Location: | IWO JIMA, JP |
| Web Views: | 99 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
This work, Sailor lays grandfather's ashes to rest on shores of Iwo Jima [Image 6 of 6], by SCPO Daniel Sanford, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
No keywords found.
LEAVE A COMMENT