World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John Basilone
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Raritan, New Jersey
Honored By
Ms. Nelda Antenucci
Relationship
Second Cousin
Won Congressional Medal of Honor at Guadalcanal where he held up a Japanese regiment for 3 days and nights until help arrived; went back to Iwo Jima where he was killed; also received Navy Cross.