I just purchased a WWII flag from Iwo Jima and/or Kyushu with all of the guys signatures. Does anyone know of these men? I have listed the names, as best as I can figure them, below.

RL Adams, Lake City FL

Russell Stephenson, Miami West VA

John C. D (can’t make out the last name), New Paltz NY

Thomas W. Dentinger, Rochester, NY

M.D. Last name starts with a G, but I can’t make out the rest. He’s from Transfer PA

Paul Sgroo, Cleveland Ohio

Roger M. Bartrey, Fairmont W. VA

George N. Nasse, Southbridge Mass

Harold E. Loberg (can’t tell from where)

John Mackin, Irvington, NJ

Stanly Buda, Verona, NY

Bill Fronk, Defiance, Ohio

W. middle initial either J or S Buck (can’t tell the remainder of his name), Daytona Beach, FL

M. A. Chigwidden, Hazleton PA

Joseph D. Nye, Mt. Wolf PA

Don Christman, Toledo OH

Bruno W. Burnanehyas (I think), New Britain, Connecticut

Robert Miller or Millen, Long Beach CA

Burnleigh E. Grove Jr, Duncansville PA

Edward N. Nichols, Trindelphia W. VA

Carl R. Townsend, Somerton, Philadelphia, PA

Ludgar Moran, Bay street, in Miss.

Paul L. Barettein, Washington D.C.

Charles E. Palmer, Evertt Mass

Arthur Pontes, Cambridge Mass, “Sad Sack”

George C. Kimbell Jr., Port Arthur TX

James Mantel, Springfield OH

Peter Dainleders?, Bronx NY

Selmer L. Anderson, Adams Wis

Joseph Barton, Grosse Points Michigan

James D. Hargrove, Clinton NC

Carl Hyndman, Columbia City, Indiana

Ernest G. Stint?, Glastonberg? Or Glastonbay Conneticut

Frank H. LaScala, Utica NY

James R. (can’t read the last name), from Bay Muitlr?? Alabama

Paul W. Bushman Gettysburg PA

John V. Post, Clarksberg W. VA

Roger Tripp, Middleboro? Mass

Robert Farstensen??, Staten Island NY

Joe Koomar, or Kooman, Nesquehoning, PA

Pete? Hill (drew his name in a cartoon)

William A. Rollins, Lovettsville VA

A. T. Johnson, Miami FL

Joe Flynn, Phillipsberg, NJ

S. A. Armbruster, Philly PA

Harold Huffman, Evan City PA

R.W. Miller, Waynesboro? PA

Joe Kukulski, Jersey City, NJ

Charles B. Riddle, Greensville SC

James D. Groff, or Greff, Jr., Centerville PA

Bud Keith, Springfield Mass

Roland T. Lewis, Burmingham Alabama

Ch…..ian L Varain?, Walthan, Mass

Tom Staten, Lincoln Nebraska

Rex King, Lincoln Nebraska

Frank Gross, Saltsburg PA

Robert W. Paro Syracuse NY

Gillbert O. Dowden, Leessville Louisiana

Fred W. Henry, Mormangee? TX

Walter E. Scott, Cinn OH

James Staples, Louisville KY

Luig? Saviola or Laviola, Buffalo, NY

Elzie? H. Ewing, Anson TX

Sid Gerenstein, Chicago IL

Matthew L. Nanovosik? Trenton NJ

Edward D. King, Butte Montana

Robert Mathis, Beach Haven, NY

Charles S. Rimai?? Beaufast?, SC

A friend of mine found your message while searching my dad's name online. My father is George Nasse. He died in April of this year. I can tell you more about him if you'd like. He is also in a picture often shown when pictures from Iwo Jima are displayed. I went to see Flags of Our Fathers last night with my brother (it would have been my dad's 82nd birthday) and they showed the picture at the end. He was a great father. I'd love to know more about the flag.

Kris Nasse

One of the names listed was my father, Sid Gerenstein. He served in Iwo Jima and was stationed in Japan after the war. Would it be at all possible for you to photograph this flag and e-mail me the photos? My brother and sisters and I would love to see the whole flag, as well as our Dad's signature on the flag.

It was very emotional for us to see your post, our father died in 1969.