John A. Basilone, Sr., 75 of Allentown passed away peacefully and entered into Heaven on November 26, 2021. He courageously fought his lung cancer for many years. John was the husband of Deborah ...

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 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — John Basilone was a hero in WWII and now the Navy has christened a second ship in his name and there is also a movement to recognize him here in his hometown. Basilone, born on the ...

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 ...

Mary Basilone presenting a painting of her late brother, Marine Sgt. John Basilone, and his Medal of Honor from World War II to Marine Maj. Howard V. Lee on July 26, 1968. Associated Press Photo This ...

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RARITAN BOROUGH – Earl Miller wasn't sure why he joined the Marine Corps. He knew he had something to prove to himself, and with the inspiration from a neighbor's Marine son, Miller thought joining ...

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced last week that the United States Navy had taken delivery of the future USS John Basilone (DDG-122). The Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile ...