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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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  2. www.identifymedals.com › article › the-incredibleThe 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.

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    • [Photo] Portrait of John Basilone, Sep 1943 | World War II Database
    • Why John Basilone Might Be The Toughest Soldier Of World War II
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  4. warfarehistorynetwork.com › article › sgt-johnSgt. John Basilone: Marine Hero of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima

    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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  5. 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.

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  7. 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.

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

    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.

  9. homeofheroes.com › world-war-ii › john-basiloneJohn Basilone - Home of Heroes

    The service of John Bastilone is unbelievable. He is a Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipient. But what's more, his life was saved by the first Coast Guardsman to receive the MOH.

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