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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#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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