Joseph Buckley and Lewis "Chesty" Puller are awarded the Navy Cross for actions on Cape Gloucester.1944

Navy Cross Award

"Home is Where You Find It-The fighting qualities of the Marines is well known but their sense of humor is running a good second. Their humor coupled with their adaptability to make the best of an impossible situation is demonstrated by these two Marines on Tarawa who have named their dugout "The Lousy Lousy Lounge.""

"The Lousy Lousy Lounge," Tarawa, November 1943

USS John Basilone dedicated to John Basilone who was awarded the Medal of Honor.

After receiving the Medal of Honor he became an instructor, however he requested to be sent back into combat. 