Sergeant Frank S. Wright is a World War II Marine veteran who enlisted at just 16 years old following the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served with the 4th Marine Raiders and fought in major Pacific campaigns including Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Guam, and Iwo Jima, where he was wounded in combat. He later served as a Marine Corps drill instructor and was promoted to Sergeant in 2025 in recognition of his lifelong service and commitment to the Marine Corps. Wright is also the author of Battles of the Pacific: World War II, My Personal War Causing PTSD and My 12 Days in Hell.
00:00 – Introduction to Frank Wright: The Last Original Marine Raider
33:17 – The Battle of Guam: Landing Under Enemy Fire
58:51 – The Battle of Iwo Jima and Witnessing the Flag Raising
1:15:06 – Fighting Through Iwo Jima’s Airfields and Japanese Strongholds
1:30:21 – Surviving His Wounds and Fighting to Save His Arm
1:45:31 – Frank Wright’s Final Message
