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Jacklyn Harold " Jack " Lucas (February 14, 1928 – June 5, 2008) was an American Marine in World War II who was awarded the Medal of Honor at the age of 17 years as a private first class in the Marine Corps during the Battle of Iwo Jima .
The Incredible Story of Jack Lucas: The Youngest Medal of Honor Recipient in World War II. Jack Lucas saved the lives of three men… just six days after his 17th birthday. Jacklyn “Jack” Lucas was born on February 14, 1928, in Plymouth, North Carolina.
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Jacklyn Harold "Jack" Lucas (1928–2008) was a U.S. Marine, and later U.S. Army airborne officer, who received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Iwo Jima, at the age of 17. He is the youngest Marine and youngest serviceman in World War II to be awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor.
Jacklyn Harold Lucas. Details. Rank: Private First Class. Conflict/Era: World War II. Unit/Command: Company C, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division. Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Medal of Honor Action Date: February 20, 1945. Medal of Honor Action Place: Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands. Citation.
9 de oct. de 2023 · The Navy commissioned its newest guided-missile destroyer, the Jack H. Lucas, in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday. The ship is named after Marine Corps Pfc. Jacklyn “Jack” Harold Lucas, the...
6 de jun. de 2008 · Jacklyn Lucas, known as Jack, was just six days past his 17th birthday when, in February 1945, his heroism at Iwo Jima earned him the medal. He used his body to shield three members of his...
Private First Class Jacklyn H. Lucas Medal of Honor. In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number. September 16, 2020.
