#348 Frank Wright - The Last Living Original Marine Raider From WW2

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Sergeant Frank S. Wright is a World War II Marine veteran who enlisted at just 16 years old following the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served with the 4th Marine Raiders and fought in major Pacific campaigns including Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Guam, and Iwo Jima, where he was wounded in combat. He later served as a Marine Corps drill instructor and was promoted to Sergeant in 2025 in recognition of his lifelong service and commitment to the Marine Corps. Wright is also the author of Battles of the Pacific: World War II, My Personal War Causing PTSD and My 12 Days in Hell. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Privacy Isn't Paranoia. It's Protection. Download Glacier - https://theglacierapp.com One thing to pack, five ways to power! Head to https://Ridge.com/SRS for Ridge’s Friends & Family Sale, where you can buy two Ridge Power Banks and get a third FREE. Start learning a new language today with Babbel and save up to 60% at https://babbel.com/SRS Rules and restrictions may apply. The Terminal List Season 2 premieres all 8 episodes on October 21, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video. Upgrade your eyewear at https://roka.com and use code SRS for 20% off sitewide at checkout. Frank Wright Links: Purchase Battles in the Pacific - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WTR6X32 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices