Dave Severance
United States Marine Corps colonel
Died when: 102 years 179 days (1229 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
Dave Elliott Severance (February 4, 1919 – August 2, 2021) was a United States Marine Corps colonel.During World War II, he served as the commanding officer of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines and led his company in the battle of Iwo Jima.
During the battle, Severance ordered his 3rd Platoon to scale Mount Suribachi and raise the flag at the summit.
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