Ira Hayes — Flags of Our Fathers Character Profile

About Ira Hayes

Marine of Pima heritage who struggles with PTSD and alcoholism after the war.

Ira Hayes — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Infantry combat, Flag raising, Survival, Cultural resilience

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 5/10

Affiliations

• United States

Quick Facts about Ira Hayes

Occupation

paratrooper

Ira Hayes's Known Relations

• United States — Allegiance

Character Facts

Played by

Adam Beach

Appears in

Flags of Our Fathers (2006)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Ira Hayes — Alliance Teammate — Rene Gagnon (Jesse Bradford)

  Fellow flag raisers who endure the post-war propaganda circuit together.

• Ira Hayes — Alliance Teammate — Mike Strank (Barry Pepper)

  Marines who fight side by side and share the flag-raising honor.

• Ira Hayes — Alliance Teammate — Ralph "Iggy" Ignatowski (Jamie Bell)

  Fellow veterans navigating the harsh realities of public recognition.

• Ira Hayes — Conflict — Bud Gerber (John Slattery)

  Veteran and government official whose ideologies clash during the tour.

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