Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Frank Wright joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942, when he was just 16 years old. Before long, he became one of the famed Marine Raiders.
After deploying first to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, Wright contracted malaria and had to spend time recovering. After that, he was part of Marine landings on many different islands in the Pacific, including Saipan, Guam, and Iwo Jima.
In this episode Wright breakdowns his participation in the Battle of Iwo Jima. From landing on the beach, to securing airfields, to up close fighting with the Japanese at Hill 382 - which would ultimately see him seriously wounded and evacuated from the battlefield.
Interview recorded on November 7, 2025
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Video Credits:
Interviewer - Greg Corombos
Editor - Daniel Taksas
Pinnacle | Creative Visual Strategies
DP/Cam Op - Jon Hambacker
Frank Wright joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942, when he was just 16 years old. Before long, he became one of the famed Marine Raiders.
After deploying first to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, Wright contracted malaria and had to spend time recovering. After that, he was part of Marine landings on many different islands in the Pacific, including Saipan, Guam, and Iwo Jima.
In this episode Wright breakdowns his participation in the Battle of Iwo Jima. From landing on the beach, to securing airfields, to up close fighting with the Japanese at Hill 382 - which would ultimately see him seriously wounded and evacuated from the battlefield.
Interview recorded on November 7, 2025
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Support the American Veterans Center's mission to preserve the legacy and history of our heroes by making a tax-deductible donation today: americanveteranscenter.org/donation-form
Learn more about the American Veterans Center: americanveteranscenter.org
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/americanveteranscenter
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/AVCupdate
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/americanveteranscenter
Subscribe to the Veterans Chronicles podcast: link.chtbl.com/americanveteranscenter?sid=youtubedescription
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Video Credits:
Interviewer - Greg Corombos
Editor - Daniel Taksas
Pinnacle | Creative Visual Strategies
DP/Cam Op - Jon Hambacker
