A World War II veteran is being recognized posthumously for his heroic actions saving his shipmates. The U.S. Navy has announced a future destroyer will be named after Navy Mess Specialist 1st Class Petty Officer Charles Jackson French.
A World War II veteran is being recognized posthumously for his heroic actions saving his shipmates. The U.S. Navy has announced a future destroyer will be named after Navy Mess Specialist 1st Class Petty Officer Charles Jackson French.
In a daring feat of strength and endurance following an enemy attack that sank the USS Gregory on Sept. 5, 1942, Charles Jackson French swam his shipmates out of danger by towing their life raft with a line tied around his waist.
Petty Officer Charles J. French was celebrated as the "Hero of the Solomons" in popular culture for saving his White shipmates. But 1940s segregation stopped the Navy from recognizing his
Petty Officer Charles J. French was celebrated as the "Hero of the Solomons" in popular culture for saving his White shipmates. But 1940s segregation stopped the Navy from recognizing his