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John Basilone (ur. 4 listopada 1916 w Buffalo, zm. 19 lutego 1945 na Iwo Jimie) – żołnierz amerykańskiej armii oraz piechoty morskiej, uczestnik II wojny światowej. Za dokonania w bitwie o Guadalcanal odznaczony Medalem Honoru. Zginął w bitwie o Iwo Jimę. Pochowany na cmentarzu w Arlington.
John Basilone was a US Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who fought in World War II and received the Medal of Honor for his actions at Guadalcanal and the Navy Cross for his actions at Iwo Jima. He was the only enlisted Marine to receive both decorations and was killed in action at Iwo Jima in 1945.
For his gallantry and heroism, Sgt. John Basilone was the first Marine enlisted recipient of America’s highest combat award in World War II.
John Basilone was a Marine sergeant who fought against the Japanese in Guadalcanal in 1942. He received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism and gallantry in action, despite losing his gun crews and facing enemy fire.
10 lip 2022 · Po otrzymaniu Medalu Honoru John Basilone powrócił to USA jako bohater wojenny. Podróżował po Stanach, nakłaniając obywateli USA do kupowania bonów wojennych. Towarzyszyli mu ówcześni amerykańscy celebryci i gwiazdy kina. Sam także otrzymywał propozycje zagrania w kilku produkcjach filmowych.
Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (1916-1945) was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in combat at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, in October 1942. During brutal fighting with heavy casualties on both sides, he killed at least 38 Japanese soldiers.
Learn about the life and achievements of John Basilone, a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant who fought against the Japanese in Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroism and gallantry in action in 1942 and 1943.
