Antigo author James Bradley, known for ‘Flags of Our Fathers,’ dies at 72
Published: Jun. 16, 2026 at 9:52 PM CDT
ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAW) - A best-selling Antigo author known for his book “Flags of Our Fathers” has died.
An obituary shows James Bradley passed away on June 5. He was 72.
He was known for several books examining American history. “Flags of Our Fathers,” a New York Times bestseller, took a look at the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima in World War II.
It was made into a movie in 2006 directed by Clint Eastwood.
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