US EditionWWII veteran who served at Iwo Jima celebrates 102nd birthday
- John B. Robinson, a 102-year-old U.S. Marine veteran, celebrated his birthday in Portsmouth by speaking at the Senior Center.
- Robinson’s event followed interest in his rare firsthand memories from the 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima, where he helped locate enemy artillery.
- Almost 100 people gathered to listen as Robinson, the final living veteran of the Fifth Marine Ranging Unit, recounted his experiences from the war.
- Wendy Switzer, the facility’s administrator, noted the event attracted an exceptionally large crowd, demonstrating strong community enthusiasm.
- The event highlights Robinson’s unique status as a living link to Iwo Jima and emphasizes public interest in veteran experiences from World War Two.
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Letter: A new generation honors the legacy of World War II veterans
My name is Richard Tuttle and I am a band director at the Ada-Borup West High School. Twenty years ago, I penned a composition titled "The Black Sands of Iwo Jima" to honor the area Marines who served in that famous battle. For the 2005 Veterans’ Day performance, I incorporated videos from interviews of area veterans who shared their experiences from the Battle of Iwo Jima while the high school band played my composition. The result was a memora…
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