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John Basilone(1916-1945)

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John Basilone
John Basilone was born on 4 November 1916 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was married to Lena Mae Riggs. He died on 19 February 1945 in IwoJima.
BornNovember 4, 1916
DiedFebruary 19, 1945(28)
BornNovember 4, 1916
DiedFebruary 19, 1945(28)
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Archive Footage

  • 1st to Fight: Guadalcanal 1942 (2020)
    1st to Fight: Guadalcanal 1942
    7.1
    • Self - Medal of Honor Recipient (archive footage)
    • 2020
  • Medal of Honor: History of Heroes (2012)
    Medal of Honor: History of Heroes
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2013
  • Assault on Iwo Jima (2002)
    Dangerous Missions
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Self - U.S. Marine (archive footage)
    • 2002

Personal details

  • Born
    • November 4, 1916
    • Buffalo, New York, USA
  • Died
    • February 19, 1945
    • IwoJima(killed in battle)
  • Spouse
    • Lena Mae RiggsJuly 1944 - February 19, 1945 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal

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    Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in the battle of Guadalcanal on Oct. 24-26, 1942. He was killed by Japanese mortar fire on Feb. 16, 1945, during the battle of Iwo Jima. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during that battle.

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