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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. He was the only enlisted Marine to ...

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

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

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

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   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.

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

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   John Basilone. 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. He returned home to a hero's welcome, including ...

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

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   John was the sixth child born to Salvatore, who emigrated from Italy, and Theadora, who grew up in New Jersey. Theadora's parents had also emigrated from Italy. In classic fashion, Sal and Theadora met at a church gathering and they married three years later. John was born on November 4, 1916, at home in Buffalo.

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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.

   The Incredible Story of John Basilone, U.S. Marine

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   How did John Basilone die?

   • John Basilone died while doing his duty to his utmost. On his left arm was a tattoo that read "Death before Dishonor." John lived by that motto. To this day, "Manila John" Basilone is one of Marine's unbelievable stories of heroism.

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   What is John Basilone's Medal of Honor citation?

   • Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone's Medal of Honor Citation reads: "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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10. valor.militarytimes.com › hero › 1829John Basilone - Recipient - Military Times

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    John Basilone was a Marine Corps sergeant who fought valiantly in Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima during WWII. He earned the Medal of Honor for his actions in Guadalcanal and the Navy Cross for his heroism in Iwo Jima, where he was killed in action.