What is Harlon Block's middle name?
Henry
Harlon Block date of birth:
November 6, 1924
How old was Harlon Block when died?
20
Where was Harlon Block born?
Weslaco, Texas
When did Harlon Block die?
March 1, 1945
Why did Harlon Block die?
Died in Battle
What is Harlon Block nationality?
American
What is Harlon Block's occupation?
Military man
Harlon Block claim to fame:
Iwa Jima flag raiser
Short Biography
Harlon Henry Block (November 6, 1924 – March 1, 1945) was a United States Marine who was killed in action on Iwo Jima during World War II. Born in Yorktown, Texas, Block joined the Marine Corps with seven high school classmates in February 1943, and subsequently participated in combat on Bougainville and Iwo Jima. He is best known as one of the six servicemen photographed raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi, on February 23, 1945.