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75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima
Seventy-five years ago today, Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone was killed in action during the battle of Iwo Jima and posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for heroism — making him the first and only enlisted Marine to receive the Medal of Honor, as well as the Navy Cross, during World War II.
5 Things You Never Knew About ‘The Pacific’
“The Pacific,” the 2010 award-winning HBO series, followed the men of the 1st Marine Division during the brutal Pacific Campaign...
Navy Warship To Be Named After Legendary Marine John Basilone
A legendary and much honored figure in Marine Corps history is slated to receive another tribute next week at Camp...
The Message That Ended The First Major Offensive In The Pacific During WWII
With a little witty repartee over the radio, the Allies first major offensive in the Pacific during World War II...