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Donald Basilone, brother of the decorate World War II Marine John Basilone, stands in front of wreaths laid at a statue of John at the conclusion of the annual parade in their hometown, Sept. 26. More than 150 units marched in the parade and city officials estimate 10,000 people came to Raritan, N.J., to honor John and his heroism. Basilone was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on Guadalcanal and then was brought home to help sell war bonds. He requested to return to the Pacific and was killed Feb. 19, 1945. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his last actions giving him the the two highest heroism decorations.
| Date Taken: | 09.27.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 09.27.2010 14:11 |
| Photo ID: | 323712 |
| VIRIN: | 100926-M-4003C-296 |
| Resolution: | 4534x3023 |
| Size: | 2.28 MB |
| Location: | RARITAN, NEW JERSEY, US |
| Web Views: | 157 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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