71st Anniversary Reunion of Honor, Jerry Yellin biography

Photo By Lance Cpl. Juan Esqueda | Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin, right, speaks to Brig. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn commanding general, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing on top of Mount Suribachi at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. veterans and their families, dignitaries, leaders and service members from both nations to honor the battle while recognizing 71 years of peace and prosperity in the U.S. – Japanese alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Esqueda / Released)  

OKINAWA, JAPAN

03.20.2016

Story by Cpl. Devon Tindle 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

United States Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin, from Fairfield, Iowa, enlisted on February 15, 1942, at the age of 18 as an aviation pilot.

He served in 7th Fighter Command, 15th Group, 78th Fighter Squadron. He flew a P-51 mustang during the battle of Iwo Jima. During WWII he made 19 flights over Japan and he flew the last combat mission of WWII on August 14, 1945.

• Date Taken: 03.20.2016
• Date Posted: 03.20.2016 02:46
• Story ID: 192954
• Location: OKINAWA, JP
• Hometown: FAIRFIELD, IOWA, US