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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_BasiloneJohn Basilone - Wikipedia

    John Basilone (November 4, 1916 – February 19, 1945) was a United States Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle for Henderson Field in the Guadalcanal campaign, and the Navy Cross posthumously for extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

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    • [Photo] Portrait of John Basilone, Sep 1943 | World War II Database
    • [Photo] John Basilone at US Marine Corps headquarters, Washington DC ...
    • Why John Basilone Might Be The Toughest Soldier Of World War II
    • Manila John’ Basilone was the only enlisted Marine to receive the Medal ...
    • [Photo] Portrait of John Basilone, Sep 1943 | World War II Database
    • #1stMarineDivision ........ RESTORED COLOR PHOTO: GySgt. John Basilone ...

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  3. www.identifymedals.com › article › the-incredible-story-ofThe Incredible Story of John Basilone, U.S. Marine

    John Basilone was a legendary Marine who fought in World War II and received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross for his extraordinary heroism. Learn about his life, service, and achievements in the Philippines, Guadalcanal, and Iwo Jima.

  4. screenrant.com › pacific-john-basilone-true-story-what-happenedThe Pacific: How Much Of John Basilone's Story Really Happened

    Oct 22, 2023 · The Pacific is a miniseries that depicts the true story of John Basilone, a Marine hero who fought in WWII. Learn how accurate the show is in portraying his actions at Guadalcanal, his Medal of Honor, his marriage, and his death at Iwo Jima.

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  6. warfarehistorynetwork.com › article › sgt-john-basilone-marineSgt. John Basilone: Marine Hero of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima

    Learn about the life and achievements of Sgt. John Basilone, the first Marine enlisted recipient of the Medal of Honor in World War II. He fought bravely on Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima, where he was wounded and captured by the Japanese.

  7. ussbasilone.org › john-basilone-biographyJohn Basilone Biography – USS Basilone DDE/DD 824

    Learn about the life and achievements of John Basilone, a Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipient who fought in Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. Find out how he became a Marine, a boxer, a war bond tour star, and a husband.

  8. explorethearchive.com › john-basiloneJohn Basilone: The Marine Hero of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima

    Feb 28, 2019 · Born on November 4, 1916 in Buffalo, New York and raised in Raritan, New Jersey, Basilone would go on to become the first U.S. Marine of enlisted rank to earn the Congressional Medal of Honor during World War II. He was also the only enlisted Marine to earn the Navy Cross posthumously.

  9. www.arlingtoncemetery.mil › John-BasiloneJohn Basilone - Arlington National Cemetery

    Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (1916-1945) was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in combat at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, in October 1942. During brutal fighting with heavy casualties on both sides, he killed at least 38 Japanese soldiers.