Fieldston in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sgt. John Basilone
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
1. Sgt. John Basilone Marker
Sgt. John Basilone
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed at Iwo Jima
February 19, 1945
Awarded
Congressional Medal of Honor
and
Navy Cross
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross/Air Force Cross Recipients, and the Medal of Honor Recipients series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1826.
Location. 40° 53.512′ N, 73° 53.815′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Fieldston. Marker can be reached from Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Van Cortlandt Park near Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bronx NY 10471, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Memorial Grove (a few steps from this marker); Van Cortlandt House Museum (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major General Porter (about 600 feet away); Van Cortlandt House (about 600 feet away); Van Cortlandt Mansion (about
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
2. Sgt. John Basilone Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
3. Sgt. John Basilone Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
4. Marker in Memorial Grove
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
5. Memorial Grove
The Sgt. John Basilone marker is one of 18 plaques honoring men from the Bronx who served in World War II or Korea. Other plaques can be seen at the base of other trees in Memorial Grove.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 957 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
