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John Bradley - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 10, 1923 |
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| Died | January 11, 1994 (age 70) |
| Birthplace | Antigo, Wisconsin, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also John Bradley's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Raising the American flag on Iwo Jima during World War II, as seen in the iconic Rosenthal photograph. |
Intro
John Bradley was a United States Navy hospital corpsman who is best known as one of the men who took part in the iconic flag raising on Iwo Jima during World War II, as depicted in Joe Rosenthal's famous photograph.
Early Life & Background
John Bradley was born in Antigo, Wisconsin, on July 10, 1923. He graduated from Antigo High School and worked in his father's funeral home before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1943.
Career Highlights
- Served as a Navy hospital corpsman attached to the Marines in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
- Participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima and was among the six men who helped raise the flag atop Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945.
- Awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Trivia
- Bradley avoided publicity over his role in the flag raising for most of his life.
- His son, James Bradley, wrote the best-selling book "Flags of Our Fathers" about John Bradley and the other flag-raisers.
FAQs
People also ask
When was John Bradley born?
John Bradley was born the 10 July 1923.
Where is John Bradley from?
Antigo, Wisconsin, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 10th, 1923, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 10, 1923, an explosion occurred in the metallic shell department of the Western Cartridge Company plant in East Alton, Illinois. The blast resulted in nine fatalities and twenty-five injuries, with three women among the deceased.
- Day of the week: July 10th, 1923 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Trot Along by Benson Orchestra of Chicago
- Popular movie: Scaramouche directed by Rex Ingram
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