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John Basilone

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American Medal of Honor recipient (1916-1945)

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John Basilone 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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Basilone receiving the Medal of Honor in 1943Basilone receiving the Medal of Honor in 1943John Basilone's headstone in Arlington National CemeteryJohn Basilone's headstone in Arlington National CemeteryMedal of HonorMedal of HonorNavy CrossNavy CrossSergeant Lena Mae Basilone, USMC(WR), widow of John Basilone, prepares to christen the destroyer USS Basilone (December 21, 1945).Sergeant Lena Mae Basilone, USMC(WR), widow of John Basilone, prepares to christen the destroyer USS Basilone (December 21, 1945).John Basilone statue outside Raritan, NJJohn Basilone statue outside Raritan, NJ

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2011New Jersey Hall of Fame
Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Navy Cross

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Richard E. ByrdAlso won Navy CrossLes PaulAlso won New Jersey Hall of FameJudy BlumeAlso won New Jersey Hall of FameDoris MillerAlso won Navy CrossJim WebbAlso won Navy CrossBrian WilliamsAlso won New Jersey Hall of Fame

About this person

John Basilone 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 receive both of these decorations in World War II.

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United States
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deceased
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Lived 1916 to 1945 · aged 28
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