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

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   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.

2. www.identifymedals.com › article › the-incredibleThe Incredible Story of John Basilone, U.S. Marine

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   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.

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4. warfarehistorynetwork.com › article › sgt-johnSgt. John Basilone: Marine Hero of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima

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   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.

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

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   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.

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

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   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.

8. mohmuseum.org › medal_of_honor › john-basiloneJohn Basilone - National Medal of Honor Museum

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   John Basilone was a Marine sergeant who fought against the Japanese in Guadalcanal in 1942. He received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism and gallantry in action, despite losing his gun crews and facing enemy fire.

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   Who was John Basilone?

   • 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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   Where is John Basilone buried?

   • You can find Basilone’s grave in Section 12, Grave 384 in Arlington National Cemetery. Truly a Marine to whom all Marines aspire and an incredible individual that we can all admire, John Basilone is an excellent example of the brave men and women who fought and died in World War II.

   The Incredible Story of John Basilone, U.S. Marine

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   How did Johh Basilone get the Medal of Honor?

   • Courtesy of The Raritan Library. Due to his great acts of valor, he was awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted to Gunnery Sergeant Johh Basilone, becoming the first enlisted U.S. Marine to earn the Medal of Honor during World War II.

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   Why is Basilone known as Manila John?

   • Just before his 18th birthday, Basilone enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Philippines as an infantryman from 1934 to 1937. He would become known as “ Manila John ” due to his Army service in the Philippines. Before becoming known for his heroic actions in combat, Basilone served as a field cook in the United States Marine Corps.

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10. www.cmohs.org › recipients › john-manila-john-basiloneJohn "Manila John" Basilone | World War II | U.S. Marine ...

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    Learn about the life and achievements of John Basilone, a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant who fought against the Japanese in Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroism and gallantry in action in 1942 and 1943.