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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.

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

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   Stories about the Second World War, the countries that fought in it, the different battles, medals and awards, and more WW2-related content. The only Marine in World War II to receive the two highest U.S. military medals, John Basilone is an excellent example of a U.S. fighter.

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

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   Oct 22, 2023 · The Pacific: How Much Of John Basilone's Story Really Happened. By Colin McCormick & Charles Cameron. Updated Oct 22, 2023. Link copied to clipboard. Summary. The Pacific accurately portrays the heroic story of John Basilone, showcasing his bravery from fending off Japanese soldiers to receiving the Medal of Honor.

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

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   Marine Sergeant John Basilone receives his Medal of Honor in recognition of his heroism on Guadalcanal on October 24-25, 1942. On the night of October 24/25, 1942, some 3,000 Japanese troops attacked the U.S. Marines defending the Lunga perimeter and Henderson Field.

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

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   John Basilone (November 4, 1916 – February 19, 1945) was a United States Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who was killed in action during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for heroism above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle for Henderson Field in the Guadalcanal Campaign, and the Navy Cross posthumously for extraordinary ...

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

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   John "Manila John" Basilone. Details. Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Gunnery Sergeant) Conflict/Era: World War II. Unit/Command: 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps. Medal of Honor Action Date: October 24 - 25, 1942.

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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.

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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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    How did Basilone become a national hero?

    • By the end of the third day, Basilone had virtually annihilated the Japanese forces opposite the Marines' lines almost single-handedly, whose valor earned him the Medal of Honor. Word soon spreads of Basilone's heroics at Guadalcanal, with his Medal of Honor making him a national hero almost overnight.

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

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    Section 12, Grave 384. 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.