James Michels, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJames Michels
United States Marine
Date of Birth: 18-Jan-1918
Place of Birth: Riverside, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 17-Jan-1982
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About James Michels
- James R.
- Michels (January 18, 1918 – January 17, 1982) was a United States Marine corporal who served in World War II.
- He was part of the combat patrol that climbed up Mount Suribachi and raised the first American flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima, on February 23, 1945.
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