The &quot;Fighting Fourth&quot; Marine Division raise the Stars and Stripes over the graves of its slain, buried in the
Division's cemetery,Iwo Jima, March 1945.

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U.S. Marines prepare graves in the cemetery of the Third and Fourth Marine Divisions for their buddies who died in taking the island of Iwo Jima,March 1945.

Preparing graves

During World War II Marine Devil Dogs learned the art of war at the Marine War Dog Detachment Training School at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. These dogs were specifically trained to accompany Marines in landing operations, for sentry duty, deliver messages, and as scouts. In this photo, Private Alexander A. Boccardo is show with his fighting partner, a Doberman Pincher.