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John Basilone

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  • Birth of John Basilone

    Birth of John Basilone
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    John Basilone

  • Basilone enlists in the Army

    Basilone enlists in the Army

  • Defending of Herderson Field at Guadalcanal

    Defending of Herderson Field at Guadalcanal
    The Japanese forces attack Basilone's regiment in the middle of the night. On this night, John displayed his courageous efforts in the war.

  • John Basilone begins War Bond Tour

    John Basilone begins War Bond Tour

  • Basilone departed from Camp Pendleton

    Basilone departed from Camp Pendleton

  • Basilone assigned to the 21st Marine Regiment

    Basilone assigned to the 21st Marine Regiment

  • Basilone re-enlisted in the Marines.

    Basilone re-enlisted in the Marines.

  • Basilone marries Lena Riggi

    Basilone marries Lena Riggi

  • John Basilone's Death

    John Basilone's Death
    John Basilone was killed in action on Iwo Jima by a mortar shell.