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John Basilone war ein US-amerikanischer Soldat im Range eines Gunnery Sergeants. Er war der einzige US-Marine, der während des Zweiten Weltkrieges mit der Medal of Honor und dem Navy Cross ausgezeichnet wurde.
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.
22. Okt. 2023 · Sergeant John Basilone is one of The Pacific's most memorable characters, but how much of his story from the HBO miniseries really happened?
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.
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. He received the Medal of Honor for heroism above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle for Henderson Field in the Guadalcanal Campaign, and the Navy Cross posthumously for extraordinary ...
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant John "Manila John" Basilone was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War II.
MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION. 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.
