Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Ira Hayes

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Last updated on December 18, 2024.

Ira Hamilton Hayes was an Akimel O'odham Native American and a United States Marine during World War II. Hayes was an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community, located in Pinal and Maricopa counties in Arizona. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve on August 26, 1941, and, after recruit training, volunteered to become a Paramarine. He fought in the Bougainville and Iwo Jima campaigns in the Pacific War.

American - Soldier | January 12, 1923 - January 24, 1955

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No one ever complains about a speech being too short!

Ira Hayes

I am not a hero but the brave men who died deserved this honor.

Ira Hayes

The real heroes were my good buddies who died during the battles.

Ira Hayes

I was sick. I guess I was about to crack up thinking about all my good buddies. They were better men than me and they're not coming back. Much less back to the White House, like me.

Ira Hayes

Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Ira Hayes

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