When World War II Marine Corps hero Gunnery Sgt ... where he earned the Navy Cross, posthumously at age 28. A Medal of Honor plaque for Basilone (1916-1945) will be unveiled at Mt.

A mess attendant on duty during the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor saved lives and took a position to defend the ship, and his actions could lead to a posthumous congressional gold medal.

Although the Navy Department in a statement last week promised to inform veterans organizations on the methods of obtaining World War II and American Theater Medals for their members, they have ...