A new warship named for John Basilone – a Marine awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism at Guadalcanal and the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima – has been delivered to the Navy, service officials announced. The ...

The sea service accepted delivery of the warship on July 8, and this coming Saturday USS John Basilone (DDG-122) will be officially commissioned at a ceremony in New York City. "The ship honors ...

Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, one of World War II’s most decorated Marines, received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross ...

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 ...

Soledad National Veterans Memorial on Wednesday. Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone made a heroic sacrifice during a crucial battle on the island on Feb. 19, 1945, earning him both the Medal of Honor ...

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 ...