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  2. 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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    • The Incredible Story of John Basilone, U.S. Marine - United States Medals
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    • Why John Basilone Might Be The Toughest Soldier Of World War II
    • [Photo] Portrait of John Basilone, Sep 1943 | World War II Database
    • John Basilone - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

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  4. 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.

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

    Oct 22, 2023 · The Pacific is a miniseries that depicts the true story of John Basilone, a Marine hero who fought in WWII. Learn how accurate the show is in portraying his actions at Guadalcanal, his Medal of Honor, his marriage, and his death at Iwo Jima.

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

    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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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

    John Basilone served both in the Army and in the Marines, so both services can claim his heroics. He has been called one of the most badass Marines in U.S. history. Even today, Marines visit and pay their respects to a statue of "Manila John" in Washington, D.C.

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