He joined the Marines at 16, served as a Raider, and fought at Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal in World War II. Now, he just wants ...

Japan's Emperor Naruhito has announced plans to honor Japanese World War II prisoners during his visit to Mongolia next week ...

Wright, a former corporal with the United States Marine Corps Raider Regiment, bravely fought in Iwo Jima and played a role ...

Look for the U.S. Marine who is one of an estimated four remaining survivors of the battle of Iwo Jima in the parade at noon ...

Frank Wright was a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima, and helped liberate Guam. Eight decades later, his birthday wish is to get 100,000 cards and letters.

One of the remaining U.S. Marines who helped liberate Guam from Japanese soldiers during World War II, former Cpl. Frank S.

From left, Leroy Hanson, Joseph “Pep” Vocelka and Duane Tunnyhill, Omaha survivors of the World War II battle of Iwo Jima, raise a final toast at the last formal reunion of local Iwo Jima vets ...

So far, he’s up to almost 200 cards just one week out, but he wants to read more kind words with his one birthday wish– ...

ALEXANDRIA, La. ( KALB /Gray News) - A World War II veteran in Louisiana is celebrating a milestone birthday. JD Leatherman, ...

Frank Wright, a Marine Corps Raider and Purple Heart recipient, is marking his centennial with a wish that’s capturing hearts across the country.

Turning the big 100, a World War II veteran in the California city of Lodi is celebrating his birthday with one wish.

WWII Marine Cpl. Frank S. Wright's 100th birthday wish is to receive 100,000 postcards or birthday cards. Here's where you ...