John Basilone commanded two sections of machine guns but as the battle went on, ammunition became critically low, and for his actions during the battle, Basilone received the United States military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, which is normally awarded by the President of the United States in the name of the U.S. Congress.
Basilone commanded two sections of machine guns which fought for the next two days until only Basilone and two other Marines were left standing. As the battle went on, ammunition became critically low. For his actions during the battle, Basilone received the United States military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor. the President of the United States in the name of the U.S. Congress 
