This is a picture of my Dad, John David Brown Jr. It was taken sometime between Jan of 1945-April 1947 while he was serving in the Marines during WWII. He served in the 1st., 2nd, and 3rd Marine Division at Iwo Jima. Also in the 6th Div at Okinawa. Also served in the 5th Amphibians. He was a Corporal at the time of discharge.
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