A Notable Marine: Charles W. Lindberg

Lindberg was at the first American flag raising on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima, World War II.

Rank
Corporal

Military Occupation Specialty
Flamethrower Operator, 3rd Platoon, Company E

Unit
2nd Battalion 28th Marines

Operations
World War II
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of Bougainville
Battle of Iwo Jima

Years Served
January 9, 1942 to January 15, 1946

Awards
Silver Star Medal
Purple Heart Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation

Minnesota Connection
Moved to Richfield, Minnesota in 1951. Died in Edina, Minnesota on June 24, 2007, aged 86.

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Lindberg was at the first American flag raising on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima, World War II.

Rank
Corporal

Military Occupation Specialty
Flamethrower Operator, 3rd Platoon, Company E

Unit
2nd Battalion 28th Marines

Operations
World War II
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of Bougainville
Battle of Iwo Jima

Years Served
January 9, 1942 to January 15, 1946

Awards
Silver Star Medal
Purple Heart Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation

Minnesota Connection
Moved to Richfield, Minnesota in 1951. Died in Edina, Minnesota on June 24, 2007, aged 86.

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Military Wiki | Fandom Article
Twin Cities Pioneer Press Article

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