John Basilone at Marine Headquarters, September 1943 Flickr
Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone was born to be a United States Marine. Ask any past or present Marine about the legendary New Jersey native and they'll be able to rattle off facts in the same history.
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Basilone was killed in action on 19 February 1945 on Iwo Jima. LEADERSHIP TRAITS DISPLAYED: Justice, Judgment, Dependability, Initiative, Decisiveness, Tact, Integrity, Endurance, Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, and Enthusiasm. SETTING THE STAGE: Basilone was born in Buffalo, New York, on 4 November 1916.
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Basilone found his adventure in the United States Marine Corps in World War II, during which he earned both the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross, a feat no other Marine accomplished throughout the war. And his incredible heroics make it easy to see just why he was so extraordinary. John Basilone's Early Life
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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.
John Basilone (USMC) Parade Raritan, New Jersey Grizzled… Flickr
John Basilone is a Marine Corps legend. During the fighting on Guadalcanal in October 1942, Basilone's actions would result in him being awarded the Medal of Honor. He was sent home to sell War.
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Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Military.com | By Bethanne Kelly Patrick Published September 01, 2017 On Oct. 25, 1942, the U.S.'s six-month struggle to keep a small.
Why John Basilone Might Be The Toughest Soldier Of World War II
— World War II — Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, U.S. Marine Corps (1934-45) Today's United States Marines have many idols. Unsurprisingly, these are often other Marines, Marines who served in wars past but distinguished themselves and exemplified what it means to call oneself a United States Marine.
Gunnery Sergeant, John Basilone USMC The Grey Beard Biker
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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John "Manila John" Basilone Details Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Gunnery Sergeant) Conflict/Era: World War II Unit/Command: 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor Action Date: October 24 - 25, 1942 Medal of Honor Action Place: Lunga Area, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands Citation
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Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone was born to be a United States Marine. Ask any past or present Marine about the legendary New Jersey native and they'll be able to rattle off facts in the same history-cherishing fashion of other Marine Corps demigods — the Dan Dalys, the Smedley Butlers, the Chesty Pullers and Carlos Hathcocks — who are hammered home into the brain housing group from the.
John Basilone (USMC) Parade Raritan, New Jersey The Pres… Flickr
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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War Bonds Tour and Marriage In 1943, Basilone returned to the United States to participate in the war bond tours to raise money for the war effort. During the tour, Basilone requested to return to the front but his request was denied as the Marine Corps felt that he was needed on the home front.
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John Basilone: The Marine Hero of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima Basilone's contributions to two of World War II's major battles left a larger-than-life legacy. By Robert Walsh | Published Feb 28, 2019 Photo Credit: Alchetron For an ordinary man, 'Manila John' did extraordinary things.
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Often described as a decorated American hero and a Marine Corps legend, John Basilone was, in his heart, an ordinary family man. After returning from his successful tour in Guadalcanal,.
The real John Basilone 21 May 1943 (Played by Jon Seda in the HBO
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.
Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, USMC. Earned the Medal of Honor at
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. Who Was John Basilone?