Sergeant John Basilone
Learn more about one of the most courageous and dedicated Marines in history!
Marines are known for being always faithful; for never giving up; for being hard-chargers. Perhaps no Marine better exemplified these traits than Sergeant "Manila John" Basilone, the only enlisted Marine in World War II (WWII) to be awarded both the Medal of Honor and Navy Cross and a true Marine Corps legend.
Sergeant John Basilone's legacy is one of the most expansive and visible in Marine Corps history. The USS Basilone, a Gearing-class destroyer sponsored by Basilone's wife Lena, was laid down and launched in 1945 and commissioned in 1949. On Camp Pendelton, there is an entry point to the base from Interstate 5 called "Basilone Road." Additionally, part of Interstate 5 running through the base is called "Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Memorial Highway," and a parachute landing zone on the base is named "Basilone Drop Zone."
Proud EGA - PERSONALIZED family affiliation on the front!
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Proud Nana, Proud Grampy, Proud Bonus Mom, Proud Pops: YOU enter the family affiliation you want! Then add a second line (if you want)! The design features the word PROUD with the Marine Corps Eagle Globe and Anchor (EGA) as the O. Then YOU add up to 2 lines of text below. For the first line, we suggest Marine _____, where the blank is your family affiliation. Stop there, or add a second line if you'd like. The second line can be your Marine's name or perhaps something like "He's My Hero!" The back is blank. This design is intentionally muted on darker color T-shirts.
