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JOHN BASILONE
For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy Japanese forces, above and beyond the call of duty, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Lunga Area. Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 1942. While the enemy was hamme...
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Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point has a Grand Re-Opening
The Medal of Honor Museum at Patriot's Point in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, had a grand re-opening on May 23, 2007. Check out some photos from the event below, and find out more in our Museum Section. There were 42 recipients in attendance. The museum opened to the general public on Memorial Day Weekend. Get additional info about the museum and more photos from the Patriots Point website here: http://www.patriotspoint.org/exhibits/medal_honor.