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John Basilone (né le 4 novembre 1916 et mort le 19 février 1945) est un sergent artilleur du Corps des Marines des États-Unis . Il reçut la Medal of Honor pour ses faits d'armes lors de la bataille de Guadalcanal pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
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.
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.
Marine Sergeant John Basilone receives his Medal of Honor in recognition of his heroism on Guadalcanal on October 24-25, 1942. On the night of October 24/25, 1942, some 3,000 Japanese troops attacked the U.S. Marines defending the Lunga perimeter and Henderson Field.
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.
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant John "Manila John" Basilone was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War II.
A popular WWII hero known as "Manila John", Basilone refused a commission as an officer and reluctantly went on a war bond drive after his Medal of Honor action. He then requested...
