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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.
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.
- Colin Mccormick
Learn about the life and achievements of John Basilone, a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant who fought against the Japanese in Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroism and gallantry in action in 1942 and 1943.
Feb 28, 2019 · Born on November 4, 1916 in Buffalo, New York and raised in Raritan, New Jersey, Basilone would go on to become the first U.S. Marine of enlisted rank to earn the Congressional Medal of Honor during World War II. He was also the only enlisted Marine to earn the Navy Cross posthumously.