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.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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