John Basilone By wlalman Nov 16, 1916 Birth of John Basilone Period: Nov 16, 1916 to Mar 11, 1949 John Basilone Mar 11, 1934 Basilone enlists in the Army Oct 24, 1942 Defending of Herderson Field at Guadalcanal The Japanese forces attack Basilone's regiment in the middle of the night. On this night, John displayed his courageous efforts in the war. Sep 6, 1943 John Basilone begins War Bond Tour Dec 27, 1943 Basilone departed from Camp Pendleton Jan 13, 1944 Basilone assigned to the 21st Marine Regiment Jul 3, 1944 Basilone re-enlisted in the Marines. Jul 10, 1944 Basilone marries Lena Riggi Feb 19, 1945 John Basilone's Death John Basilone was killed in action on Iwo Jima by a mortar shell.
