Honoring A Hero: Sergeant John Basilone | Guest Dave Holland

https://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/ 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. We're excited to share insights from our guest speakers. Please keep in mind that the opinions and research they present are their own. While we appreciate their contributions, the views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations shared in this program may not necessarily reflect those of our donors, sponsors, or the National Museum of the Pacific War. For more videos, webcasts, and our mission, please visit us online: https://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/ This is a recording from the National Museum of the Pacific War. Copyright 2026 Admiral Nimitz Foundation.