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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
John Basilone MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy Japanese forces, above and beyond the call of duty, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Lunga Area.
John Basilone 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.
