Editor’s note: A previous version of this article was published on Feb. 19, 2015. Seventy-five years ago today, Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone was killed in action during the battle of Iwo Jima and ...

When World War II Marine Corps hero Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, who was based at Camp Pendleton, received the Medal of Honor, the country’s highest military award in 1942, he was said to have ...

The legendary Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, who died at the Battle of Iwo Jima, now has a dedicated plaque at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial. While leading an assault on the first ...

John Basilone. The unveiling honors the bravery and courage Basilone showcased during his time in combat. “The purpose of the memorial is to continue to honor and preserve their legacy by ...