Eighty-two years ago, Marine John Basilone ran through enemy lines, ferrying ammunition to his fellow troops as fierce fighting waged on the island of Guadalcanal. His actions helped hold off Japanese ...

After being canceled last year due to rain, the only parade in the country that honors a war hero is returning to Raritan. The annual John Basilone Parade honoring former Raritan resident, World War ...

This year's parade faced uncertainty after a councilman raised questions about the parade committee's finances. An audit led to policy changes, requiring the committee to submit invoices before ...

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works delivered the USS John Bassilone to the US Navy on July 8. The ship is a Flight IIA variant of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. By Jeff Schogol Published Jul 10, 2024 3 ...

The ship bears the name of a Buffalo native and marine who served during World War II. John Basilone won the medal of honor for heroism during the Battle of Henderson Field at Guadalcanal one of the ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A Marine who was killed in action during an extraordinarily brave stand on Iwo Jima 80 years ago was recognized with a plaque at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial on ...

SAN DIEGO — A Marine Corps hero was honored Wednesday, 80 years after he died in World War II. The legendary Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, who died at the Battle of Iwo Jima, now has a dedicated ...

Could the Real Christopher Columbus Please Step Forward? We remember the likes of John Basilone to honor his sacrifice and to remind us of the blood and toil that has kept us safe and free. This ...

Sergeant John Basilone and his unit were facing relentless fire from the Japanese forces during the Battle for Henderson Field in October of 1942 when suddenly he realized that the weapons they were ...