Today marks the 70th anniversary of the famous raising of the United States flag above Mt. Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima. The battle had officially commenced on February 19, 1945, following months of extensive air and naval bombardment of the island. After five weeks of bloody struggle, U.S. Marines secured the island which would provide valuable airfields to aid in aerial bombardments of the main islands of Japan.
What was Theta Chi’s involvement at Iwo Jima? While our members may not have raised the flag, Theta Chi members were involved throughout the campaign and its aftermath. Through research using The Rattle, we are able to share the stories of the following brothers, these heroes, that all participated in this battle. While The Rattle provides our best history of Theta Chi members and events, Fraternity records are incomplete. There are many more members that likely participated in the preparation, actual invasion, and aftermath. In the future, with additional research, we hope to discover and identify their names and stories and provide due recognition.
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