"A one-man army" is how Gen. Douglas MacArthur described the only person to be awarded the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross and the Purple Heart – Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone whose uncommon valor was a common virtue during the Battle of Iwo Jima. We are Iwo. | U.S. Marine Corps
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"A one-man army" is how Gen. Douglas MacArthur described the only person to be awarded the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross and the Purple Heart – Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone whose uncommon valor was a common virtue during the Battle of Iwo Jima. We are Iwo. | U.S. Marine Corps
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Don Graves, Marine Corps veteran of WWII, shares how the Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone got hit right close to him on the beaches of Iwo Jima. #VeteranInterview #MedalOfHonor #iwojima #marinecorps #WWII #militaryhistory | Military History
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Don Graves, Marine Corps veteran of WWII, shares how the Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone got hit right close to him on the beaches of Iwo Jima. #VeteranInterview #MedalOfHonor #iwojima #marinecorps #WWII #militaryhistory | Military History
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Marine John Basilone became a legend on Guadalcanal, holding his position for 72 hours without rest or reinforcements. He returned to fight at Iwo Jima, where he was killed leading his men ashore, earning both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. #TheWarRoom #JohnBasilone #USMarines #WWIIHeroes #fblifestyle | The War Room
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Marine John Basilone became a legend on Guadalcanal, holding his position for 72 hours without rest or reinforcements. He returned to fight at Iwo Jima, where he was killed leading his men ashore, earning both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. #TheWarRoom #JohnBasilone #USMarines #WWIIHeroes #fblifestyle | The War Room
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WWII Hero John Basilone – Marine Who Chose Battle Over Fame Did you know? Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, a legendary WWII Marine, single-handedly held off overwhelming enemy forces at Guadalcanal, earning the Medal of Honor. Refusing fame, he re-enlisted to fight again and led the assault at Iwo Jima, where he was killed in action, earning the Navy Cross. One of the few Marines to receive both top combat honors, his story inspires courage and sacrifice. #reels #reelsfb #fbreels #reelsviral #vir
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WWII Hero John Basilone – Marine Who Chose Battle Over Fame Did you know? Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, a legendary WWII Marine, single-handedly held off overwhelming enemy forces at Guadalcanal, earning the Medal of Honor. Refusing fame, he re-enlisted to fight again and led the assault at Iwo Jima, where he was killed in action, earning the Navy Cross. One of the few Marines to receive both top combat honors, his story inspires courage and sacrifice. #reels #reelsfb #fbreels #reelsviral #vir
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Airman Second Class on Instagram: "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. He returned home to a hero's welcome, including a parade featured in "Life" magazine. But he requested to return to combat, stating that he was just "a plain soldier" who belonged with his unit. On Februa
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Airman Second Class on Instagram: "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. He returned home to a hero's welcome, including a parade featured in "Life" magazine. But he requested to return to combat, stating that he was just "a plain soldier" who belonged with his unit. On Februa
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“The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Gunnery Sergeant John Manila John” Basilone, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Leader of a Machine-Gun Section, Company C, First Battalion, Twenty-Seventh Marines, FIFTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, 19 February 1945. - Shrewdly gauging the tactical situation shortly aft
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“The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Gunnery Sergeant John Manila John” Basilone, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Leader of a Machine-Gun Section, Company C, First Battalion, Twenty-Seventh Marines, FIFTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, 19 February 1945. - Shrewdly gauging the tactical situation shortly aft
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