Canley was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroics, becoming the first living Black Marine to receive the highest medal the nation gives for extraordinary acts of bravery.
John Canley name was fixed to an Expeditionary Sea Base, a new type of ship that will help the country deploy troops and equipment in regions where the US doesn’t have easy access to land bases and seaports.
The Marine Corps announced Thursday the death of "Gunny" John L. Canley, a legendary warrior in Vietnam and Medal of Honor recipient who was held in awe by other Marine legends.