John Basilone Parade

September 19, 2022
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A float with the name John Basilone on it
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The Philadelphia Council of the US Navy league was proud to attend the recent John Basilone parade in Raritan NJ. Our own Chris Baker (USMC Colonel, retired) had the honor to represent our Council and honor one of his own. The parade also featured local Sea Cadet Units, Young Marines as well as crew members of the recently commissioned USS John Basilone (DDG-122)


John Basilone is the only US Marine To be awarded both the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross for his outstanding valor at Guadalcanal. John then returned to the battle of Iwo Jima where he was killed in action.



This parade which started in his hometown of Raritan NJ. in 1981 will keep his memory alive for generations to come.

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