Gun. Sgt. John Basilone, USMC, served in the Philippines when he was in the U.S. Army, 1934-1937. He was awarded the Medal of Honor while serving with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division for his actions on Guadalcanal, 24-25 October 1942. L
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