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Photo #: NH 103383

Sergeant John Basilone, USMC
(1916-1945)

Halftone reproduction of a photograph, published in "Medal of Honor, 1861-1945, The Navy", page 153, showing Sgt. Basilone wearing the Medal of Honor, which was awarded to him for "extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry" during combat action on Guadalcanal on 24 and 25 October 1942.
Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone was killed in action on Iwo Jima in February 1945. USS Basilone (DD-824) was named in his honor.

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Image posted 14 December 2005