Biography
James Michels was born in Riverside, Cook County, Illinois, in 1918.
During World War II, Michels joined the United States Marine Corps. He took part in the Battle of Iwo Jima. On February 23, 1945, Michels was with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines, 5th Marine Division. He was immortalized in the picture of the first flag raising over Iwo Jima.
He survived World War II, and returned to Riverside at its conclusion. He died in Riverside on January 10, 1982.
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