How the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal escalated into an all-out slugfest
Both Norman Scott and Daniel J. Callaghan would be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the intense naval battle.
By Jon Guttman
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The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing Marines
When asked if he could go back and extract the overwhelmed Marines from Guadalcanal, the 22-year-old Munro reportedly gave a confident, “Hell, yeah!”
WWII Marine Wildcat pilot’s remains buried in Michigan
Elwood Bailey was a 2nd lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserves when he was reported missing in action while fighting Japanese forces over Guadalcanal in 1942.
Valor Friday: The legend of John Basilone
His heroic actions on Guadalcanal would cement his legacy as a Marine legend.
By J.D. Simkins
Marine who died in WWII buried in Massachusetts
A decorated U.S. Marine killed during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II has finally been laid to rest.
World War II Raider returns to Guadalcanal
When Harold Berg stepped onto the white beach of Guadalcanal in late July, he carried memories of the battle he participated in 75 years ago, and also of his buddies he left behind.
By Andy Kravetz, Journal Star via AP