John Basilone

Summary

John Basilone is a human^[1]. Born in Buffalo^[2], he… he was born on November 4, 1916^[3]. He died in Iwo Jima^[4]. He died on February 19, 1945^[5]. He worked as a boxer^[6] and military personnel^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,891 views/month, #4,835 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• John Basilone's place of birth was Buffalo^[2].
• John Basilone died in Iwo Jima^[4].
• John Basilone was born on November 4, 1916^[3].
• John Basilone died on February 19, 1945^[5].
• John Basilone is buried at Arlington National Cemetery^[9].
• John Basilone was married to Lena M. Basilone^[10].
• John Basilone held citizenship in United States^[11].
• John Basilone worked as a boxer^[6].
• John Basilone worked as a military personnel^[7].
• John Basilone received the Medal of Honor^[12].
• John Basilone received the Purple Heart^[13].
• John Basilone received the Navy Cross^[14].
• John Basilone received the New Jersey Hall of Fame^[15].
• John Basilone is recorded as male^[16].
• John Basilone's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• John Basilone's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps^[18].
• John Basilone's Commons category is recorded as John Basilone^[19].
• John Basilone's military, police or special rank is recorded as Sergeant^[20].
• John Basilone's military, police or special rank is recorded as soldier^[21].
• John Basilone was part of the conflict World War II^[22].
• John Basilone's sport is recorded as boxing^[23].
• John Basilone's family name is recorded as Basilone^[24].
• John Basilone's given name is recorded as John^[25].
• John Basilone's allegiance is recorded as United States^[26].
• John Basilone's military casualty classification is recorded as killed in action^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Basilone's place of birth was Buffalo^[2]. He was born on November 4, 1916^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include boxer^[6] and military personnel^[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of Honor^[12], a courage award^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1862^[30]; Purple Heart^[13], a medallion^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1932^[33]; Navy Cross^[14], a courage award^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1919^[36]; and New Jersey Hall of Fame^[15], an award^[37], in United States^[38], founded in 2008^[39].

Personal Life

John Basilone was married to Lena M. Basilone^[10].

Death and Burial

John Basilone died on February 19, 1945^[5]. He died in Iwo Jima^[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Basilone include USS John Basilone^[40], a guided missile destroyer^[41] and USS Basilone^[42], a destroyer^[43].

Why It Matters

John Basilone ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,891 views/month, #4,835 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[44] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

Entities named for him include USS John Basilone^[40], a guided missile destroyer^[41] and USS Basilone^[42], a destroyer^[43].

FAQs

Where was John Basilone born?

John Basilone's place of birth was Buffalo^[2].

Where did John Basilone die?

John Basilone passed away in Iwo Jima^[4].

Who was John Basilone married to?

John Basilone's spouses include Lena M. Basilone^[10].

What did John Basilone do for work?

John Basilone worked as boxer^[6] and military personnel^[7].

What awards did John Basilone receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor^[12], Purple Heart^[13], Navy Cross^[14], and New Jersey Hall of Fame^[15].