Navy to name new destroyer for Omaha WWII war hero
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
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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
A Black World War II hero is getting a massive tribute from the U.S. Navy for the incredible feats he performed decades ago.
The soldier was named the 'Human Tugboat' after going above and beyond to save 15 of his crewmates in 1942.
The soldier was named the 'Human Tugboat' after going above and beyond to save 15 of his crewmates in 1942.