For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Sorry! [21] His widow, Lena M. Basilone, died on June 11, 1999, aged 86, and is buried at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. John Basilone: An article in Monday's Calendar section about John Basilone, whose death on Iwo Jima was marked on the HBO series "The Pacific," described him as a Congressional Medal of. cemeteries found in Bridgewater Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [5] In the Army, Basilone was initially assigned to the 16th Infantry at Fort Jay, New York, before being discharged for a day, reenlisting, and being assigned to the 31st Infantry.[6][7]. BASILONE, in charge of 2 sections of heavy machine guns, fought valiantly to check the savage and determined assault. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . The real Basilone's request to re-join the Marines was denied at the end of 1943, with the Medal of Honor holder strictly told his newfound fame meant he was of greater importance to the home front than the physical war effort. Oops, something didn't work. He was the only enlisted Marine in World War II to receive the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. Please reset your password. Spielberg shows all sides of war in 'The Pacific' As he moved along the edge of the airfield, he was killed by Japanese mortar shrapnel (based on his research for the book and miniseries The Pacific, author Hugh Ambrose suggested that Basilone was killed by a burst of small arms fire which hit him in the right groin and neck and nearly took off his left arm). A system error has occurred. Also preceding him in death were four sisters, Phyllis Cutter, Katherine Marino, Dolores Hawkins and Mary; and three other brothers, Angelo, Alphonse and George. During the battle, the Japanese concentrated their fire at the incoming Americans from heavily fortified blockhouses staged throughout the island. based on information from your browser. Moving an extra gun into position, he placed it in action, then, under continual fire, repaired another and personally manned it, gallantly holding his line until replacements arrived. At Iwo Jima he single-handedly destroyed an enemy blockhouse, allowing his unit to capture an airfield. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map.
