In episode 20 of History Traveler, I had the opportunity to visit the grave of Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone, who died on this day in 1945 on the island of Iwo Jima. While I was there, I stumbled across the grave of another Medal of Honor recipient who also gave his life at Iwo Jima. You can see the full episode here: https://youtu.be/rnmEeXuZSN4 | The History Underground
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In episode 20 of History Traveler, I had the opportunity to visit the grave of Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone, who died on this day in 1945 on the island of Iwo Jima. While I
The History Underground. . In episode 20 of History Traveler, I had the opportunity to visit the grave of Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone, who died on this day in 1945 on the island of Iwo Jima. While I was there, I stumbled across the grave of another Medal of Honor recipient who also gave his life at Iwo Jima. You can see the full ...
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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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While stationed at Camp Pendleton, Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone met Marine Sergeant Lena Riggi, a member of the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. The two fell in love and were married on July 10, 1944, at Saint Mary’s Star of the Sea Church in Oceanside, California. Their wedding celebration was held at the Carlsbad Hotel. Tragically, Gunnery Sergeant Basilone was killed in action on February 19, 1945—the first day of the invasion of Iwo Jima. He was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemet
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While stationed at Camp Pendleton, Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone met Marine Sergeant Lena Riggi, a member of the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. The two fell in love and were married on July 10, 1944, at Saint Mary’s Star of the Sea Church in Oceanside, California. Their wedding celebration was held at the Carlsbad Hotel. Tragically, Gunnery Sergeant Basilone was killed in action on February 19, 1945—the first day of the invasion of Iwo Jima. He was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemet
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