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Podcast: Walk Among Heroes
Episode: Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 28A - Paul Frederick (U.S. Marine Corps, Iwo Jima)
Description: Walk Among Heroes is honored to welcome Paul Frederick as our guest for Episode 28. A lifelong resident of Kentucky, Mr. Frederick’s served in the United States Marine Corps, 3rd Division, during World War II. Mr. Frederick experienced combat as a bazooka man and machine gunner on several islands in the Pacific before finally invading Iwo Jima in February 1945. During 30+ days on Iwo Jima, Mr. Frederick lost many friends and witnessed tremendous carnage, in one of the most difficult battles our military has ever experienced.  Prior to Iwo Jima, Mr. Frederick’s ship was struck by torpedo, which killed dozens...