Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, one of World War II’s most decorated Marines, received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross ...

A new warship named for John Basilone – a Marine awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism at Guadalcanal and the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima – has been delivered to the Navy, service officials announced.

The legendary Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, who died at the Battle of Iwo Jima, now has a dedicated plaque at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial. While leading an assault on the first ...

Soledad National Veterans Memorial on Wednesday. Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone made a heroic sacrifice during a crucial battle on the island on Feb. 19, 1945, earning him both the Medal of Honor ...

Same, illustrious fellow. San Diego has a Little Italy, and honored in this neighborhood is John Basilone. A snippet from my journal: Basilone, born in 1916, was a gunnery sergeant in the Marines.

John Basilone, considered one of World War II’s most decorated Marines. “The timing of this dedication carries profound significance,” said Mount Soledad Memorial Association Executive Direc ...

Track the intertwined real-life stories of three U.S. Marines – Robert Leckie, John Basilone, and Eugene Sledge – across the vast canvas of the Pacific Theater during World War II. A companion ...

John Basilone. The unveiling honors the bravery and courage Basilone showcased during his time in combat. “The purpose of the memorial is to continue to honor and preserve their legacy by ...