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John Basilone, 24 and 25 October 1942

Lt. Howard W. Whalen, U.S. Naval Reserve. Public domain. Photograph source.

ConflictWorld War II
When24 and 25 October 1942
WhereSee the citations
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The official citation for John Basilone does not name a shared battle that this archive has grouped with other recipients. The recorded action is dated 24 and 25 October 1942, during the World War II.

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