America's Marine: John Basilone! Hero of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. Medal of Honor!

For a while following World War II, John Basilone was a household name. Sadly, it has been forgotten, but his heroics and selflessness remain legendary. In a Generation of standouts, Basilone remains truly one of the Greatest.

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[ThisDate]

One of the greatest Marines in history. Basilone should be a house hold name!

[jkdad]

My only thought is that men like John Basilone are born to perform heroic deeds that most of us cannot begin to comprehend. God has blessed us with these men and may God bless John and all of our heroes.

[billotto]

It breaks my heart to see what our country has become after all the sacrifices men like him & hundreds of thousands made.
God bless you Gunny. RIP. 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️ 🫡 🇺🇸

[anonymousm]

I watched the Pacific and I was so impressed at the character of this Italian American! Proud paesan

[williamrose]

I agree with you, every high school student should be told about heroes like him. RIP Hero you will never be forgotten. Semper Fi Devil Dog

[markbeauseigneur]

He was a damn good Marine. I myself a former Marine and Italian he holds a honored place in my memory.👍

[crystaldbj]

Thank you for keeping his memory alive.

[Chickenman]

This man is very inspirational and should be taught by every class, and as an Italian it is very know in my house who he is

[deehentz]

I've read about Sergeant Basilone and his heroic service and from my father. The later was Air Force and in Korea. Even a different arm of the service a decade later knew of the sergeant. I remember hearing his name late 60s and 70s while attending various VFW and DAV functions. Always with deep reverence.

[bubbaramsey]

Because of him and men like him we have the life we have! From the depths of my heart, I thank you. Honorable is the definition of your life. I’m proud to call you my brother.

[dkuhs]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Gunnery Sargent John Basilone . A true American hero. RIP 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[GilturnerknocksoutphonyFloyd]

My father was a Marine at Guadalcanal, Tarawa. Saipan and Tinian. He was a combat engineer carrying a flamethrower and demolition charges. Silver Star and Purple Heart. He never spoke of the war. The medals were kept in a drawer. No one knew he was awarded these. When I found them and asked him why. He told me medals don’t matter. The only hero’s are the guys who don’t make it home.
These men should never be forgotten

[BigKevsPlace]

My uncle wanted to go back to be with his “friends” to fight the Japanese in the Pacific after recuperating from a wound he saw in action after 2 months. He could have went home instead. He was KIA sometime after returning.

He was part of the 3Cs in the thirties and as the oldest of 10 children, I believe he wanted to return to combat more so then to return stateside to an overcrowded house and a bleak environment.

He is buried in Hawaii. Not too far from Ernie Pyle’s grave. Thank you and RIP Walter Kaczowski, John Basilone and all others that gave their life for this great nation of ours, the United States of America.

[crusader]

I first learned about John Basilone through watching The Pacific, and upon watching this video it truly confirms he is a Hero. God Bless 🙏🏻

[Caledoniarose]

Wow! Thank you for this profile of this truly great warrior! A Marine's Marine. It is profoundly moving how at key points in his life Gunnery Sgt. Basilone listened to the leading of that still small voice and followed his path. It was like he was born with a mission and purpose he was destined to discover and fulfill. It was like he really came alive and found his calling when he entered the Military. A truly amazing man and American Marine. Thank you, Gunny! God bless you always.

[redrhino]

This is such a good channel. I wish more people could see this and learn of the warrior’s who helped save our freedoms. Semper fi.

[harryshriver]

John Basilone was a real American hero and an example of a great Marine. RIP 🙏 🪦 may he rest in peace.

[JenWren]

That voice in his head wasn't random it was God telling him what his path should be. And that path saved hundreds of men. Marines never quit, that's why, even after they leave the corp, they don't say I WAS a Marine, they say I AM a Marine. This man is one of their finest examples. God Bless him for his ultimate sacrifice and following God's calling! Semper Fi!

[timhand]

John Basilone is more famous than Sinatra. To those who know what counts, he's the epitome of manhood. A zebra can't change his stripes!

[theminutemen]

Thanks Nick! Great Story🇺🇸 "Some Gave All" - Immediately Comes To Mind. Total Hero!!!💯❤️🇺🇸