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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.

   • Years of service: 1934–37, 1940–45

   • Rank: Gunnery Sergeant

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

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   The only Marine in World War II to receive the two highest U.S. military medals—the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross, John Basilone is an excellent example of a U.S. Marine and a fighter well deserving of the medals he received.

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

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   Oct 22, 2023 · Sergeant John Basilone is one of The Pacific's most memorable characters, but how much of his story from the HBO miniseries really happened?

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

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   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, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 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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   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.

   The Pacific: How Much Of John Basilone's Story Really Happened

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   Why did Sergeant Basilone get a Medal of Honor?

   • Basilone’s heroism that night was recognized with the award of the Medal of Honor–the first to an enlisted Marine in World War II. Some two and a half years later, on February 19, 1945, now Gunnery Sergeant Basilone again demonstrated extraordinary heroism on Iwo Jima–receiving the Navy Cross for his combat gallantry.

   Sgt. John Basilone: Marine Hero of Guadalcanal and 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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9. mohmuseum.org › medal_of_honor › john-basiloneJohn Basilone - National Medal of Honor Museum

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   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. Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 1942.

10. 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 ...