Jack H. Lucas – The 17-Year-Old Hero of Iwo Jima

Salute the incredible bravery of Jacklyn “Jack” Lucas, the youngest Marine—and youngest U.S. serviceman in WWII—to receive the Medal of Honor. At just 17, during the brutal Battle of Iwo Jima, Lucas selflessly threw himself on one grenade and pulled another beneath him to shield his fellow Marines. One detonated. One didn’t. He survived.

Severely wounded but miraculously alive, Lucas became a symbol of fearless sacrifice and unshakable courage. He later continued his service in the U.S. Army, eventually rising to the rank of captain.

This design honors a teenage warrior who didn’t hesitate when it mattered most. Perfect for fans of military history, battlefield valor, and the kind of heroism you never forget.