In Chapter 2, Bradley introduces the 6 main characters, the flag raisers. His father was one of the flag raisers. He was nicknamed “cabbage”, and was a vet of WWI. His mother was very catholic, and when he was 10 his little sister died after being badly burned when their house burnt down. He ended up enlisting in the Navy, but he hoped that he wouldn't have to battle on land.
James Bradley.
this is John Bradley from the movie.
Franklin Sousley grew up in Hilltop Kentucky. His mother and himself suffered from the deaths of his father and his sister. He is remembered by being a fun, daring and silly person. He was very handsome and was always popular.
This is Franklin Sousley from the movie.
Harlon Block grew up in Texas, in the middle of 6 children. His mom was devoted to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, and wanted Harlon to believe in this too. The family grew up in the country, and moved to the city later on. Harlon stopped going to his Seventh-Day Adventist school and joined the Weslaco football team, and became a star.
This is Harlon Block from the movie.
Ira Hayes grew up on the Gila River Indian Reservation, he was the oldest of six children. His mom made him read from the bible, and made sure he was educated at the Phoenix Indian School. He was a quiet person, like a shadow figure.
This is Ira From the movie.
Rene Gagnon grew up as an only child after his mom divorced his dad. His dad was having an affair. So Rene grew up not knowing his dad. He was a very handsome guy, and he was drafted into the army. He also promised Pauline Harnois that he would marry her.
Rene From the movie.
Mike Strank grew up in Franklin Borough, Pennsylvania. He immigrated to the U.S. With his family. After the depression hit his town he joined the CCC, where he worked until he was 19. He decided to join the marines, even thought he could have avoided military service because of his Czech citizenship.
Mike Strank from the movie.
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