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The Last Post: Dave Severance

Dave Severance 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. Kieran found out all about him on The Last Post.

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19.00 1 Sep 2021

The Last Post: Dave Severance

The Last Post: Dave Severance

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Dave Severance 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.

Kieran found out all about him on The Last Post.

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