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Podcast: Walk Among Heroes
Episode: Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 22D - Larry Kirby Part 4 - United States Marine Corps, Iwo Jima
Description: Don't miss the conclusion to our four-part interview series with Mr. Larry Kirby, United States Marine Corps, Third Division. This episode focuses on the last chapter of Mr. Kirby's amazing memoir. Mr. Kirby was born and raised in the northeastern United States. In the spring of 1942, Mr. Kirby walked out of St. Mary’s high school and joined the Marine Corps. With a massive physique of 5’6” tall and 135 lbs, Mr. Kirby was not your prototypical Marine. He suffered through boot camp in Paris Island, SC, where his first encounter with a Drill Sergeant resulted in a punch to Mr. Kirb...