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- John Basilone was born on November 4, 1916 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was married to Lena Mae Riggs. He died on February 19, 1945 in IwoJima.
- SpouseLena Mae Riggs(July 1944 - February 19, 1945) (his death)
- 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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