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The U.S. Navy's Newest Destroyer Honors a True American Hero
The sea service accepted delivery of the warship on July 8, and this coming Saturday USS John Basilone (DDG-122) will be officially commissioned at a ceremony in New York City. "The ship honors ...
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WWII Marine Corps hero to be honored with plaque at Mt. Soledad
and Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Memorial Highway at the north end of Camp Pendleton. He is honored on a Navy ship, the USS Basilone, and stamps issued in 2005 and in the HBO series ...