Franklin Sousley
1925–1945 (age 20)
Elizaville Cemetery
Biography
Franklin Sousley will forever be remembered for raising the flag on Iwo Jima, a moment captured for the world and symbolizing the bravery of countless Marines. He carried the weight of duty with courage beyond his years and stood alongside brothers in arms who shared his steadfast resolve.
His legacy endures in the freedoms he and his fellow Marines defended, and in the gratitude of a grateful nation that honors their sacrifice.