Central Waterfront in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sgt. John Basilone

New Jersey Hall of Fame

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2023

1. Sgt. John Basilone Marker

Inscription.

"Never fear your enemy, but always respect them."
- Sgt. John Basilone

Born: November 4, 1916
Died: February 19, 1945
Hometown: Raritan, New Jersey
Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps, United States Army
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2011

Gunnery Sergeant Basilone left the Army to serve as a Marine during World War II. He was the only enlisted marine during that conflict to receive the Medal Honor, Navy Cross, and Purple Heart. While defending Henderson Field on Guadalcanal, he commanded two sections of machine guns against a superior enemy force for two days until opposing forces had been annihilated. Sgt. Basilone was one of 6,821 Americans killed during the invasion Iwo Jima.

Erected by New Jersey Hall of Fame. (Marker Number 19.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross/Air Force Cross Recipients, the Medal of Honor Recipients, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 19, 1945.

Location. 39° 56.403′ N, 75° 7.924′

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W. Marker is in Camden, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is in Central Waterfront. Marker can be reached from Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Clinton St, Camden NJ 08103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Wood "General" Johnson II (here, next to this marker); General Norman Schwarzkopf (a few steps from this marker); Colonel Jack Jacobs (a few steps from this marker); David "The General" Sarnoff (a few steps from this marker); Battleship New Jersey (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Brian Brennan (a few steps from this marker); FADM William Frederick Halsey Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Edison (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.