Posted on Jan 16, 2024
Navy will name a new ship for the 'human tugboat,' a forgotten WWII hero
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Charles Jackson French towed a raft with 15 wounded shipmates through shark-infested waters with a rope around his waist. The Navy denied him any award or medal.
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CMSgt Marcus Falleaf Maj Robert Thornton Sgt (Join to see) LTC David Brown CWO4 Terrence Clark MSgt (Join to see) SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SFC Bernard Walko MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. Cpl Vic Burk MSgt Dale Johnson SSG Michael Noll LTC Trent Klug PO1 H Gene Lawrence LTC Marc King SMSgt David A Asbury MSgt James Parker CPT Jack Durish SSG Paul Endes 1SG Joseph Dartey
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Having read this and knowing that Kennedy was awarded the same Medal for his similar actions, I believe the act undertaken by French should be reviewed and his award upgraded.
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