But no one complained, as that is how things were back then. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He requested again to return to the war and this time the request was approved. John Francis Basilone 1916 - 1945 . His father, Salvatore Basilone, emigrated from Naples in 1903 and settled in Raritan, New Jersey. The heart broken widow bride - History of Sorts Birthdate: 1922. A little later, with ammunition critically low and the supply lines cut off, Sgt. With his unit pinned down, Basilone made his way around the side of the Japanese positions until he was directly on top of the blockhouse. Consistently daring and aggressive as he fought his way over the battle-torn beach and up the sloping, gun-studded terraces toward Airfield Number 1, he repeatedly exposed himself to the blasting fury of exploding shells and later in the day coolly proceeded to the aid of a friendly tank which had been trapped in an enemy mine field under intense mortar and artillery barrages, skillfully guiding the heavy vehicle over the hazardous terrain to safety, despite the overwhelming volume of hostile fire. Related:What The Pacific's Actors Have Done Since The Miniseries Ended. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The Pacific: John Basilone - War Bonds Speech and Golf Scene (1080p) His great personal valor and courageous initiative were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. He never completely liked all the attention from receiving the Medal of Honor. Iwo (AP), Nov 4 1916 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States, Feb 19 1945 - Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, Ogasawara, Japan, Salvatore " Sallie" Basilone, Theodora " Dora" Basilone (born Bengivenga). Sorry! He left for Camp Pendleton, California, for training on December 27, 1943. However, in John's case, something got mixed up. . Undeterred, Basilone used his bare hands to remove the barrel of his machine gun and take out an entire wave of Japanese soldiers during the height of the battle even thoughhe burned his hands and arms in the process. During the Battle for Henderson Field, his unit came under attack by a regiment of approximately 3,000 soldiers from the Japanese Sendai Division. I'm Staying with My Boys: The Heroic Life of Sgt. John Basilone, USMC He was the only Marine to be awarded both The Medal Of Honor and The Navy Cross during World War II.