Navy Warship To Be Named After Legendary Marine John Basilone

What an honor for this hero Marine Veteran of WWII. His story is an exciting read. I think you'll enjoy it.

Basilone is the only enlisted Marine to have receive both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross, the nation’s top two medals for combat valor.
A legendary and much honored figure in Marine Corps history is slated to receive another tribute next week at Camp Pendleton.

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus is scheduled to visit the base Tuesday to speak about a future destroyer being named after the late Marine Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone.