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French enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1937 and served four years. 0000110559 00000 n Charles Jackson was first enlisted in the United States Navy in 1937 and had completed his enlistment, moving to Omaha, Nebraska where he lived with his family. 0000102179 00000 n French was an unassuming 58 and 195 pounds when Navy Ensign Robert Adrian, with injuries in his legs and blast fragments in his eyes, regained consciousness and saw French swimming around and gathering injured shipmates to pile onto a raft. [2] With the attack on Pearl Harbor, French went to the closest recruitment office, and on December 19, 1941, re-enlisted in the United States Navy. [10], In June 2022, President Biden signed into law (H.R.4168) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6223 Maple Street, in Omaha, Nebraska, as the Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post Office.[11]. In most cases, African-Americans were the victims. Select the next to any field to update. A SUNDAY TIMES , THE TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN, SPECTATOR, FINANCIAL TIMES, TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Masterly . The night was black as ink and a haze was obscuring any landmarks, so the crews of Gregory and her sister ship USS Little (APD 4) were patrolling the area between Savo Island and Guadalcanal. Abandon ship! Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Charles Jackson French (Navy.mil) Charles French was born on September 25, 1919, in Foreman, Arkansas. Interment Control Forms, A1 2110-B. "It has been reported that Charles Jackson French . 0000186651 00000 n based on information from your browser. Black WW2 hero's story of pulling 15 men to safety through shark-infested waters gets a new audience. endstream endobj 265 0 obj <> endobj 266 0 obj [285 0 R] endobj 267 0 obj <>stream French performed valiantly on September . 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This is the family of Charles Jackson French. endstream endobj 271 0 obj <>stream Charles Jackson French was an American war hero from Foreman, Arkansas. The ship was severely damaged after only minutes and began to sink into the shark-infested waters. The National Archives at College Park, College Park, Maryland. Lest We Forget. "Omaha Negro Hero of Ship Disaster," (Columbus, Neb. Halsey was then commander of the Southern Pacific Fleet. The letter read, in part, For meritorious conduct in action while serving on board of a destroyer transport which was badly damaged during the engagement with Japanese forces in the British Solomon Islands on Sept. 5, 1942. 18 February 2022. Fearing that the raft would drift toward the shore where Japanese troops were located, French towed the raft of wounded survivors toward a different island. His father was an operator for Shell Chemical . 0000110718 00000 n 0000055359 00000 n Napoleon III, also called (until 1852) Louis-Napolon, in full Charles-Louis-Napolon Bonaparte, (born April 20, 1808, Parisdied January 9, 1873, Chislehurst, Kent, England), nephew of Napoleon I, president of the Second Republic of France (1850-52), and then emperor of the French (1852-70). But now through social media, the tale of Petty Officer Charles Jackson French is being shared to thousands of . In addition to the War Gum trading card, his story was told in syndicated comic strips, on calendars and he made public appearances across the country to promote the sale of War Bonds. After the engagement, a group of about fifteen men was adrift on a raft, which was being deliberately shelled by Japanese naval forces. May we all proceed and help others with the courage and strength of Messman Charles Jackson French, a name that will never be forgotten. ), Interment Control Forms, 19281962. 4th of July 2022: Celebrating the Birth of Our Nation & Its Heroes, Military Appreciation Month 2022: Saluting Those Who Serve, Veterans Day 2022: Celebrating Those Whove Served, Meet Frank Emi, a WWII Hero You Need To Know, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the all-Black female 6888th Central Postal Battalion, demand a Congressional Medal of Honor for Petty Officer Charles Jackson French, New Study Surfaces Detailing Racial Discrimination in the Military, Here are 200 Remote Jobs for Veterans in 2023. Try again later. By: Aaron Sanderford - September 9, 2022 3:25 pm. Perhaps out of fear of global embarrassment, Adm. William F. Halsey Jr. sent French a letter of commendation. Charles Jackson French (September 25, 1919 - November 7, 1956) was a United States Navy sailor. Instead, he received a letter of commendation from Adm. William F. Halsey, Jr. in May 1943. 0000189418 00000 n Drag images here or select from your computer for Charles Jackson French memorial. Adrian attempted to talk French into getting out of the shark-infested waters, but French responded that he was more afraid of the Japanese than he was of the sharks. After a tense standoff, the others realized that the survivors meant business and backed down. endstream endobj 268 0 obj <>stream Failed to delete memorial. 0000732899 00000 n 0000190535 00000 n You can always change this later in your Account settings. HTM0+|] r7CJ1qh,ofo!l22}4go5 %Y,VkWdV0Rl'GDD+"A[*qMQV.:7yj~UO8z"a)/AW_zwU(:eE>W0T x'?CsJEJ0B~|!Sed8y%>%lI8 ~f0&Y|q`e'Z3%>UJ+0Q,Oi6Z?pQYCGUw } X:jSlS8*%Qs&@SFCe1j;A*dr|JWx@!66mNs/&GAxy2 c3q:m ;">7 He makes comedy sketches on his YouTube channel. Mess Attendant 1st Class Charles Jackson French, known only at the time by his last name, was on Gregory that night. Three Japanese destroyers Ydachi, Hatsuyuki, and Murakumo came into the Slot undetected to bombard American positions ashore. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. French, an orphan described as a human tugboat, received a royal welcome from citizens of all races in his sister Violas hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. @Ll&F"|s^`l"1~#L-;x?z>G6?QUTNA/"yVb]-ef6&u&:3'rjW7D]UH)PpA-+vKN|Vz1Jb#c BF6P)cjTu #A Adrian, though superficially wounded, was able to hang on. Washington, DC -On Friday, Rep. Don Bacon (NE - 02) and Reps. Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01) and Adrian Smith (NE-03) introduced H.R. On September 5, 1942, United States Navy Petty Officer First Class Charles Jackson Fr. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. It wasnt until 1988 that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was promoted by President Ronald Reagan to the cabinet executive level. However, at 1:23 a.m. on Sept. 5, 1942, French was one of a few uninjured Sailors that found themselves floating on makeshift rafts when the Japanese ships turned their guns from the crippled ships to the crew floating in the water. Just tell me if Im going the right way, French said. 0000102129 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 0000054664 00000 n endstream endobj 269 0 obj <>stream Just before 1 a.m. on the morning of Sept. 5, the two ships saw flashes of gunfire. He moved from France to Thailand when he was 14. Uline Arena Building Share what Charles did for a living or if he had a career or profession. Despite never completing college, Jackson had a passion for literature and at various . In 1932, Charles was merely 13 years old when five years to the day after Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart flew solo from Newfoundland to Ireland, the first woman to cross the Atlantic solo and the first to replicate Lindbergh's feat. On September 5, 1942, United States Navy Petty Officer First Class Charles Jackson French, of Omaha Nebraska, swam through the night for 6 - 8 hours pulling a raft of 15 wounded sailors with a rope around his stomach through shark infested waters after the USS Gregory was hit by Japanese naval fire near Guadalcanal. French rescued 15 wounded sailors after the ship he was on was bombed. The leader of the Free French had arrived in Paris the previous evening, a day after his advancing . He is also recognized by the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Did Charles finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? Washington, DC 20002, Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, AFRO endorsements for the 2022 midterm elections, A time to dance: Rev. Since 2018 there has been renewed interest in recognizing Charles Frenchs heroism more appropriately. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Box 6237, in San Diego, California. The story, incredible. At 1 a.m., the Japanese opened fire. By the feat, French should have become the first black swimmer to earn the Navy Medal for his heroic feat in 1943, however, he was denied the Medal of Honor or Silver Star. He enlisted in the Navy shortly after turning 18. It was an act of bravery for which his shipmates thought Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French deserved the Medal of Honor. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. Photograph: JEAN-JACQUES LEVY/AP His service to this country is something that should never be forgotten, and his story is one that can inspire all of us to do good for our fellow man. trailer The first is unexpected: on a leisurely ride in 1916, Jackson's older sister and younger brother are killed when a train strikes their car. Failed to report flower. Baltimore, MD 21202, Washington, DC Office 0000007741 00000 n During World War II Petty Officer First Class Charles Jackson French swam 6-8 hours in shark-infested waters near Guadalcanal while towing a life raft with 15 USS Gregory survivors of an attack by the Japanese Imperial Navy. 0000002222 00000 n French was also the only African American to appear on World War II patriotic trading cards issued by GUM, Inc. After his military service, French suffered from alcoholism and depression. Do you find this information helpful? 0 cemeteries found in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA. His father skipped out on the family when he was 10 and the boy completed his elementary education in Newark, then began college at Syracuse University but abruptly quit. His mission was to rescue fellow soldiers. 0000108198 00000 n Not many people can say they have swam for 6-8 hours straight while tugging a raft full of 24 wounded men away from Japanese capture and through shark infested waters to safety, but Charles Jackson French can. "Then French volunteered to swim the raft away from shore. He served his four years in the Navy working the mess decks of Hawaii-based heavy cruiser USS Houston (CA-30) and returned home to Nebraska in 1941. 0000164266 00000 n 0000003092 00000 n 0000189006 00000 n Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. French, a United States Navy Messman, swam through shark-infested waters for six to eight hours on the night of September 5, 1942 pulling a raft of 15 surviving sailors with a rope around his . Try again later. It sold half a million copies in the first six months. (U.S. Navy) 27 Apr 2021 After the engagement, a group of about fifteen men were adrift on a raft, which was being deliberately shelled by Japanese naval forces. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Undoubtedly, there were other forms of racism and discrimination that also accompanied such treatment. HUKo0WEo@-0cmVbHJO40`~H#)QzU2:A./nnIyU$"b}V$9,%,L3SBC.F6k*\f0tJ-. [8] The commendation stated: For meritorious conduct in action while serving on board of a destroyer transport which was badly damaged during the engagement with Japanese forces in the British Solomon Islands on September 5, 1942. 0000000016 00000 n French was an unassuming 58 and 195 pounds when Navy Ensign Robert Adrian, with injuries in his legs and blast fragments in his eyes, regained consciousness and saw French swimming around and gathering injured shipmates to pile onto a raft. 0000189493 00000 n 0000193082 00000 n endstream endobj 257 0 obj <>/Metadata 35 0 R/Pages 34 0 R/StructTreeRoot 37 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 258 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 259 0 obj <> endobj 260 0 obj <> endobj 261 0 obj <> endobj 262 0 obj <> endobj 263 0 obj <>stream H\n0Fy Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. Many were wounded and killed. [6][7] For this action, French received a letter of commendation from Adm. William F. Halsey Jr. in May 1943. Charles Jackson was born in 1903 into a wholly dysfunctional family in Summit, New Jersey. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 0000054932 00000 n (Photo: Pinterest / Mia Corseca), By Stacy M. Brown After his parents died, he moved to Omaha, Nebraska, to live with his sister. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Charles Jackson French lived Charles Jackson French was memorialized on War Gum trading cards, in syndicated comic strips, on calendars, and The Chicago Defender named him Hero of the Year. After the death of his parents, he lived with his older sister, Viola, in Omaha, Nebraska. 0000110793 00000 n Thanks and have a good day ahead!#CharlesJacksonFrench#CharlesJacksonFrenchDeath#CharlesJacksonFrenchCauseOfDeath#Death#CauseOfDeath#CelebrityDeath#PopularCelebrityDeath#CheckCelebrityDeath#CheckCelebritiesDeath#CheckPopularCelebrityDeath#CheckPopularCelebritiesDeath The story of Charles Jackson French's World War II valor was told and retold, especially in Black newspapers. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Outgunned, Gregory only lasted three minutes from the time the flares were dropped to the time she began to sink. With Adrian amongst the rescued Sailors on board the raft, French started to tie a rope around his waist. 233 E. Redwood Street Suite 600G He was celebrated in the black press and was even the subject of a syndicated comic strip. According to Swimming World Magazine, French's rank was elevated above a mere mess mate, but he and others were still derided in the Black press as "seagoing bellhops.". SOURCE INTERNET SEARCH. Try again later. Charles Jackson French is a World War II hero with Omaha ties that few people know about. Foreman, Little River County, Arkansas, USA, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA. I have a new hero and his name is Charles Jackson French. 330 0 obj <>stream (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner) After his . 4168 to name the U.S. Post Office in Omaha's Benson area, 6223 Maple St., after Petty Officer First Class Charles Jackson French, a World War II hero with ties to Omaha, who rescued fifteen of his injured shipmates by swimming for hours through shark-infested waters . In 1925, Charles was just 6 years old when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Discover how our Uncovering Our Shared Memories: An Introduction to the Community Standards at AncientFaces "I knew that if we floated ashore we'd be taken as prisoners of war," he said. 2021, https://omaha.com/news/local/nebraska-reps-seek-to-name-benson-post-office-for-black-omaha-wwii-hero/article_66699ca0-d8ff-11eb-aee6-474cdd1763ba.htm; Bruce Wigo, Memorial Day Rewind: The Forgotten Hero of WWII, SwimmingWorld.com, May 30, 2021, https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/memorial-day-rewind-the-forgotten-hero-of-wwii/. Charles Jackson French was a 23 year-old orphan from Foreman, Arkansas who had enlisted in the navy in 1937. As the attacks continued and the ship began to sink, many Sailors suffered injuries. With the attack on Pearl Harbor . Help us Continue to tell OUR Story and join the AFRO family as a member subscribers are now members! Thinking the flashes came from Japanese submarines, the pilot dropped a line of five flares in the water. Hearing voices, he found a life raft filled with 15 wounded men. Box 6237, in San Diego, California. Search above to list available cemeteries. French was assigned to the mess (kitchen) as an attendant. Born Sept. 25, 1919, French died on Nov. 7, 1956, at 37. 0000005708 00000 n The average age of With the attack on Pearl Harbor, French went to the closest recruitment office, and on December 19, 1941, re-enlisted in the United States Navy. Just before 1 a.m. on the morning of Sept. 5, the two ships saw flashes of gunfire. Described as a "human tugboat," he received a royal welcome from citizens of all races in his sister Viola's hometown of Oma-ha, Nebraska. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 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