{"product_id":"service-to-america-salute-whiskey-battle-of-iwo-jima","title":"Heritage Distilling Co Service to America Salute™ Whiskey - Battle of Iwo Jima","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"klaviyo-form-UiGBkM\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Heritage Distilling’s Service to America Salute™ Whiskey - Battle of Iwo Jima features a black and gold curved banner above bold gold \u0026quot;Salute,\u0026quot; flanked by stars and stripes, honoring the 80th anniversary of WWII's Battle of Iwo Jima.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2516\/7914\/files\/Service_to_America_Logo.jpg?v=1724356052\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003eFebruary 19th, 2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. Three divisions of America’s fiercest amphibious warriors, tasked with seizing the strategic airfields on the island of Iwo Jima, attacked 18,000 dug-in Japanese Imperial Army soldiers ordered to “fight to the death”.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003e36 days of unimaginably brutal combat unfolded on this small, volcanic island that reeked of sulfur and was covered in gritty, black ash. On March 26th, 1945, the island was declared secured. Only 200 Japanese soldiers were captured. The rest were killed. Our forces lost nearly 7,000 of their own, with 20,000 wounded. Uncommon valor was a common virtue; 27 Congressional Medals of Honor (the highest award for combat bravery) were awarded during this battle, more than for any other battle in US history.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003eThe captured airfields on Iwo Jima were converted to emergency landing sites that were subsequently used by more than 2,200 battle-damaged B-29 bombers, saving the lives of approximately 24,000 thankful US airmen before the war was over.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003eThe Pulitzer-prize winning photograph of six American Heroes who, five days into the fight, raised the US flag over Mt. Suribachi, carries enduring significance for these proud and faithful warriors. It represents their enduring spirit and tenacity. Three of these heroes were subsequently killed before the battle was over.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003eYour purchase meaningfully supports the Marine Raider Foundation, whose mission is to provide benevolent support to active duty and medically retired Amphibious Special Operators and their families, from World War II to the modern era. (10% of gross profits from every bottle of Iwo Jima Edition sold will go to the Marine Raider Foundation.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"118\" width=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2516\/7914\/files\/SOS_Donation_Count_GIF.gif?v=1740078208\" alt=\"A banner with gold stars on the left and gold stripes on the right. The text reads: So far your purchases of Heritage Distilling Service to America Salute™ Whiskey - War Dogs have raised [blank] for charities supporting our military! Amount hidden by a black box.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/specialoperationssalute.com\/pages\/non-profit-partners\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Profit Partners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvailable shipping nationwide to 45 states.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnfortunately we CANNOT ship to AK, HI, MI, SD, UT\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1 - 750ml bottle of matured 5 years Straight Bourbon Whiskey in keepsake bottle. Custom, fine artwork by renowned artist and veteran, Michael Solovey (\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/soloveyart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.soloveyart.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritagedistilling.com\/products\/service-to-america-salute-whiskey-battle-of-iwo-jima-2-bottle-set-with-free-lithograph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReceive free lithograph with every 2 bottles purchased.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight Bourbon Whiskey\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMashed, fermented, distilled and aged in WA state by HDC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation: 5+ Years\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-ogsc=\"rgb(31, 33, 36)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e52.5% ABV 105 Proof\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Type: New Heavy Charred American Oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ogsc=\"rgb(31, 33, 36)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ogsc=\"rgb(31, 33, 36)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor: Golden Amber\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ogsc=\"rgb(31, 33, 36)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma: Sweet Wheat, Caramelized Pecan, Honey, Citrus Zest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ogsc=\"rgb(31, 33, 36)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste: Toasted Oak, Dried Fig, Black Peppercorn, Nutmeg, Vanilla\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-ogsc=\"rgb(31, 33, 36)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis special whiskey is made from four grains including Corn, Wheat, Barley, and a small addition of Rye, leaning heavily on the scope of a Wheated Bourbon. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles H Meacham – World War II Marine Raider \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e          \u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"431\" width=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2516\/7914\/files\/Charles_Meacham_-_Guadalcanal.jpg?v=1737042318\" alt=\"A young man in uniform stands smiling before palm trees and a canvas barrier, evoking WWII as the 80th Anniversary of Iwo Jima nears—perfect to commemorate with Heritage Distilling’s Service to America Salute™ Whiskey - Battle of Iwo Jima.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles H. Meacham grew up in a family of loyal patriots with a long history of military service to our great nation. He traced his roots back to an ancestor who served in the Revolutionary War, and his mother and father had both served in World War I. After his brother was drafted, young Charles resolutely committed himself to helping defeat the forces of tyranny who had started World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1943, at the age of 17, Charles enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Upon graduation from basic training, he immediately volunteered for the newly formed Marine Raiders, an early “Special Operations” light infantry and reconnaissance unit. After completing selection and training for the Raiders, was assigned to K Company, 3rd Raider Battalion in New Caledonia in the Pacific Theater of Operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles participated in the Raiders’ pre-invasion of Bougainville, helping secure Puruata Island in support of the follow-on, larger invasion. He went on to fight in several additional combat operations with the Raiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, in early 1944, his parent unit, the 1st Raider Regiment, was deactivated and reflagged as the 4th Marine Regiment, under the Third Marine Division. Charles, as a part of this new unit, then fought in the fierce, close-quarters combat during the invasion of Guam, followed by heavy engagement with the enemy during the Battle of Okinawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"453\" width=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2516\/7914\/files\/Charles_Meacham_-_Captured_Sword_and_Flag.jpg?v=1737042363\" alt=\"A young person stands in tall foliage holding a pole draped with cloth. This black-and-white image, echoing World War II and the Battle of Iwo Jima, honors the 80th Anniversary with Heritage Distilling Co Service to America Salute™ Whiskey.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecoming very ill with a lung infection 36 days into this last invasion, he was medically evacuated for treatment. The war ended before he was discharged from the hospital seven months later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany years later, as an active member of the Marine Raider Association, Charles helped the effort to recover and repatriate the remains of several Marine Raiders who had been killed in 1942 during the storied Makin Island Raid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Charles is the father of a Marine Raider Foundation board member, Chuck Meacham, a long-time HDC friend and supporter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2516\/7914\/files\/image001.jpg?v=1736980154\" alt=\"Two men indoors hold a Heritage Distilling Co Service to America Salute™ Whiskey - Battle of Iwo Jima banner honoring Charles H. Meacham, WWII Marine Raiders Pvt. 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