Iwo Jima, Stein and His Homemade Machinegun

Nicknamed “the Stinger”, Corporal Stein would take this improvised weapon to the sands and volcanic ash of Iwo Jima. While here, Corporal Stein would lead one relentless charge after another on Japanese pill boxes as he unleashed the Stinger which could fire at rates of 1200-1500 rounds per minute.

On 8 separate occasions, he would brave the deadly enemy fire in order to run back to the beach for more ammunition and on each occasion, he would pick up a wounded Marine to bring back with him.

For his actions on Iwo Jima, Corporal Tony Stein with the aid of his Stinger was awarded the Medal of Honor and a unique place in the history of the Corps ability to adapt in battle.

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