Maj. Gen. Harry Schmidt (fourth from the left, front) served as Commander Fifth Amphibious Corps during the Iwo Jima campaign. Prior to WW II, Schmidt served in Mexico, Cuba, Nicaragua, and China. He commanded the 4th Marine Division during the battle
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