The Coast Guardsman that Saved John Basilone's Life @[ Ссылка ] #marine #usa #military
John Basilone, a Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipient, had an unbelievable service, further accentuated by the fact that the only U.S. Coast Guardsman to receive the Medal of Honor, Douglas Munro, saved Basilone's life. Set against the backdrop of the World War II Pacific Theatre, this tale defies even Hollywood's imagination. Basilone's service extended to both the Army and the Marines, allowing both branches to claim his heroics. Revered as one of the most legendary Marines in U.S. history, even today, Marines pay homage to the statue of "Manila John" in Washington, D.C.
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