#OTD in 1942, Sgt. John Basilone performed actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal that would earn him the #MedalofHonor. For two days, Basilone and his two sections of water-cooled, heavy machine guns from Dog Company 1/7, endured a savage and determined enemy assault, playing an integral part in the defense of Henderson field. Throughout the battle, Basilone directed the actions of his #Marines, ensured they were supplied with badly needed ammunition, and repositioned, repaired, and personall
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#OTD in 1942, Sgt. John Basilone performed actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal that would earn him the #MedalofHonor. For two days, Basilone and his two sections of water-cooled, heavy machine guns from Dog Company 1/7, endured a savage and determined enemy assault, playing an integral part in the defense of Henderson field. Throughout the battle, Basilone directed the actions of his #Marines, ensured they were supplied with badly needed ammunition, and repositioned, repaired, and personall
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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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U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone 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 February 19, 1945, Basilone was killed in
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U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone 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 February 19, 1945, Basilone was killed in
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