The noise was terrific, and I could see the Japs leaping as they were smacked by our bullets. Yt Dorami Texture Pack, Today. Powered by Xenforo, Hosted by Nimbus Hosting, Original design Critical Media Ltd. The official account of Basilone's heroism at Iwo Jima states the firstMarines landed on the beaches on February 19, 1945, with the Japanese concentrating their fire at the incoming Marines from heavily fortified positions. He is played by actor Jon Seda. He asked to be released from this duty and return to the fleet. //