Group unveils Battle of Iwojima relics to find owners

Group unveils Battle of Iwojima relics to find owners

SAGA, Japan - Members of a Saga-based nonprofit group on Dec. 14 unveil a set of relics from the 1945 Battle of Iwojima that they have been unable to locate their original owners or their relatives so far. The relics, including Japanese flags, gloves and hats, were obtained in 2004 by the Association that Promotes Peace and Reverence for World War Casualties from former U.S. servicemen who fought on the island.

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