Honoring A Hero: Sergeant John Basilone | Guest Dave Holland

Videos, Members-Only Webcast

Duration: 36 Minutes

Audience: Educators, Lifelong Learners

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Guadalcanal & Solomon Islands

Medal of Honor

Archaeology

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Historian and Author Dave Holland will highlight Medal of Honor Marine Sergeant John Basilone’s heroic role in the the Guadalcanal campaign and the fighting around Henderson Field. This webcast features a formal presentation to the museum of three military relics found in Guadalcanal connected to Sergeant Basilone. Museum Collections and Exhibits Director, Nicole Bagley takes possession of these artifacts and will add them to the museum collection.

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