John Bradley (Navy) - Post-war Life

Post-war Life

Sergeant Mike Strank, Corporal Harlon Block, and PFC Franklin Sousley were all killed in action later in the battle. Only John Bradley, Ira Hayes and Rene Gagnon survived the battle, and they were brought back to the United States to tour the country for the seventh war bond drive. The bond drive helped lift morale at home.

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