Charles Jackson French was 22 years old when World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. At sunrise, an American scout finally spotted him and the others and sent rescue. I want to do my part, because Im already trained and I can start right away, French said at the time. 0000108198 00000 n He was serving as a mess man on the USS Gregory when it was sunk by Japanese forces near the Solomon Islands . This conversation with Charles Jackson French occurred shortly after the Korean War. The author attempted to probe for the cause of such intense emotion concerning an incident that happened years before. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. For three centuries, the islands were a setting for the transatlantic slave trade, exile for political prisoners of Portugal and a NYCs Early African American Settlements Weeksville, How the GI Bills Promise Was Denied to a Million Black WWII Veterans, The Thrilling Tale of How Robert Smalls Seized a Confederate Ship and Sailed it to Freedom, How this enslaved man was made to serve as a breeder to increase his owners slave populations. These flares became a backdrop for the silhouettes of Gregory and Little who now became the targets of the Japanese destroyers and a Japanese cruiser that had joined them. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. French performed valiantly on September 5, 1942 disregarding his own personal safety to help save the lives of 15 wounded shipmates.". 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. As he later recounted, as recorded by Chester Wright in Black Men and Blue Water, French and other uninjured soldiers were taken to a rest camp by their rescuers, who wanted to separate French from the white sailors. 0000054664 00000 n It wasnt until 1988 that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was promoted by President Ronald Reagan to the cabinet executive level. It will inspire generations of sailors, Brown said at the medal ceremony, reported by the Omaha World-Herald. As the attacks continued and the ship began to sink, many Sailors suffered injuries. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. TwitterCharles Jackson French was posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his bravery. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. based on information from your browser. In many ways, Navy Messman Charles Jackson French remains an unsung hero of World War II. Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, Revolutionized American Warfare, Taylor Sheridan Is Taking on the Military World With New Spy Thriller, Mission Daybreak Rewards Those Fighting Against Veteran Suicide With Millions, Volunteers Needed for the Million Veteran Program. The 22-year-old saved the lives of 15 sailors . Charles Jackson French was posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal. When Charles Jackson French was later identified, he became a national hero. His conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval Service. hl/CQ?!yEAb [$~$HH5" ? Along with stevedore and steward, mess attendant was one of the few occupations open to African American men in the navy. [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. His former co-stars shared the story of young French's death on social media. French saved. Try again later. Our appreciation of these words is quickened during these days as we read in the dailies and weeklies of the nation of the brave French was a swimmer who performed a heroic act that gave others another chance at life. The U.S. Navy Office Of Information reports that the Gregory, outgunned, sank after just three minutes. During his youth, he would often swim in the Red River and became quite adept at it. ishof.org/assets. When the USS Gregory sank in 1942, a mess hall officer named Charles Jackson French dragged a raft full of his wounded crewmates to safety through shark-infested waters. A small donation would help us keep this available to all. French saved the lives of more than a dozen Sailors by swimming through the night, dragging a raft full of injured shipmates through shark-infested waters. Failed to delete memorial. Charles Jackson French was discharged from the Navy Nov. 13, 1941, but re-enlisted a month later after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. 0000125572 00000 n m>5(hWbr09kl~UY_+`/Nm3nkJ@/9ByIm%*lnQylK1i%{#iptztv2l#1!@9P zk2zdhCF d8znYGE(0Lt(C5M3F+|tx$Cwp5rqbCL lHo5V}U; GW@OV-'ig%}6;]/kUuFX=ue` ^ (Photo: Pinterest / Mia Corseca), By Stacy M. Brown On September 5, 1942, USS Gregory was hit by Japanese naval fire near Guadalcanal and sank. He died on November 7, 1956, in San Diego, California; he was only 37 years old. 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. War Gum Trading Card CompanyA depiction of Charles Jackson Frenchs heroism from the. F. Baurer, the ships CO. 0000011569 00000 n He acceded to the throne in 1559, aged only 14, after the accidental death of his father Henri II from a jousting accident. Jahmil French's cause of death is unknown, and that's what makes people more anxious. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Abandon ship! Story highlights. Similar read: Meet Frank Emi, a WWII Hero You Need To Know. Death 17 Nov 1968 (aged 51) Burial. Charles Jackson French (September 25, 1919 - November 7, 1956) was a United States Navy sailor. Charles VII, byname Charles The Well-served, orThe Victorious, French Charles Le Bien-servi, orLe Victorieux, (born Feb. 22, 1403, Parisdied July 22, 1461, Mehun-sur-Yvre, Fr. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Try again later. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He swam between six and eight hours in shark-infested water before being rescued by marines in a navy landing craft. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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. TIL about Navy Seaman Charles Jackson French who, after his ship the USS Gregory was sunk in WWII, swam for 6-8 hours towing a raft of 15 survivors through shark-infested waters. The National Archives at College Park, College Park, Maryland. 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. French successfully brought the men to safety on the shores of the Solomon Islands. But French leaped into action. [1] His death didn't slow the investigators down. 0000184121 00000 n endstream endobj 269 0 obj <>stream OMAHA, Neb. For six to eight hours, he tugged a raft filled with injured sailors behind him, pulling them to safety. 0000732899 00000 n Charles De Gaulle in Algiers, Algeria, June 1958, where he made an ambiguous and broad emotional appeal to all inhabitants, declaring "Je vous ai compris" (I have understood you). Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 0000012613 00000 n 0000176236 00000 n 0000189493 00000 n In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German. Swimming World Magazine speculates that French may have learned to swim by visiting the citys stone quarries and the Red River. "I knew that if we floated ashore we'd be taken as prisoners of war," he said. 0000163762 00000 n At 1 a.m., the Japanese opened fire. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charles Gilpin Jackson (Downingtown, Pennsylvania), who passed away on February 23, 2023 at the age of 73. . In 1956, French died in San Diego at age 37, outlets report . 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 Despite African American soldiers eagerness to fight in World War II, the same Jim Crow discrimination in society was practiced in every branch of the armed forces, historians at the website wrote. 0000007046 00000 n Charles Jackson French salutes while next to his sister Viola at a Creighton University football game on Oct. 31, 1942. On September 5, 1942, U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Charles Jackson French navigated through shark-infested waters with a rope around his waist, towing 15 wounded sailors to safety from the . Following his re-enlistment, Charles Jackson French was assigned to the USS Gregory as a Stewards Mate 1st class. Francis II was born in 1544. Twitter Charles Jackson French was posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his bravery. Like many other Black stories from wars, such as the all-Black female 6888th Central Postal Battalion, recognition can often be minimized or come far too late. Adrian had never learned Frenchs full name he and the others only knew him as French but he fully credited him for their rescue that day. 0000008519 00000 n Interment Control Forms, A1 2110-B. Since 2018 there has been renewed interest in recognizing Charles Frenchs heroism more appropriately. Failed to remove flower. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Foreman, Little River County, Arkansas, USA, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA. nv]Ps;d4=;.%6HF>|m}hQIk5C).vH x3F:D0efNyh>x?EKJR1Vr #i DD2o0P_zsYje!o,V U[[[[[[[[[[`+{W]wEJ~wE+{WTx{7n4x= FOi4x= FOi|FgT"X,p.R~P;[+m*vi7p\ZOW 8 0000189418 00000 n With Joan leading from the front, the French crushed the English in battle, drove them back for the first time in years, and got Charles officially crowned the King of France in 1429. . 0000101669 00000 n As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. More like this: New Study Surfaces Detailing Racial Discrimination in the Military, Filed Under: Military History Tagged With: Black military history, Charles Jackson French, Navy. This was during a period of American history when segregation was active, which means black men and white men were not permitted to swim together, even during Navy swim calls in the ocean. Charles Jackson French, an African-American orphan, and championship-caliber swimmer navigated shark infested waters for about eight hours during World War II on a frigid September 1942 night. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I can assure you that all the men on that raft are grateful to mess attendant French for his brave action off Guadacanal that night, Adrian said. The first was an enlistment was in 1937 when he served four years before receiving an honorable discharge in 1941. 0000110718 00000 n "Abandon ship!" 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 0000104051 00000 n 0000010122 00000 n 0000189970 00000 n to death with a metal bar in a fish shop in 1991 and dissolved their bodies in acid to cover his tracks. But Greco escaped arrest, and for years had lived a quiet life in Saint-Etienne, France as "Paolo Dimitrio," working as a chef in . His mission was to rescue fellow soldiers. He was survived by his sister Viola. He told a nurse that propofol was the only cure for his insomnia. <<4EEFF01CF8009C438CF4B522CFC4463C>]/Prev 1234002/XRefStm 2222>> The first one is called L'appel, The Call, referring to the call he made in London on the BBC for the French to resist, but also to the call of history that calls on France's saviour to save the country that's de Gaulle. To use this feature, use a newer browser. OMAHA, Neb. He was a talented carpenter, a skilled handyman, and a master of DIY projects. Einhard, a Frankish scholar and contemporary of Charlemagne, wrote a biography of the emperor after his death. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Charles French (and family) *Charles Jackson French was born on this date in 1919. This account has been disabled. Though rumors spread that Charles Jackson French might be awarded the Navy Cross, he was given only a letter of commendation from Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., the then-commander of the Southern Pacific Fleet. Adrian told him it was impossible. We have set your language to endstream endobj 265 0 obj <> endobj 266 0 obj [285 0 R] endobj 267 0 obj <>stream Year should not be greater than current year. endstream endobj 271 0 obj <>stream Hearing voices, he found a life raft filled with 15 wounded men. A depiction of Frenchs heroic actions was included in the WWII Commemorative Card Set produced by Gum Inc., based in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. On the night of September 5, 1942, French was on board the U.S.S. Seer. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. We havent even mentioned the racism yet. Remarkably, it contains several insights into his own tormented psyche and provides strong hints into events that occurred in his own life. Charles French was born on September 25, 1919, in Foreman, Arkansas. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He is also recognized by the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. A Black man serving in the segregated armed forces, French was credited with saving wounded shipmates during WWII. Undoubtedly, there were other forms of racism and discrimination that also accompanied such treatment. It included massacres, the genocide of the Holocaust, strategic bombing, premeditated death from starvation and disease and the only use of nuclear weapons in war. He was buried in Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section N Site 490, San Diego, California. Image source: Newsbank Omaha Star Archives. We mourn with the loved ones who are in deep pain post hearing this death news.We request to kindly like and subscribe to our channel, so that in the future as well, we can provide the latest and accurate news at the earliest.In case you share some memories with Charles Jackson, and want the world to know about the same, you are requested to share them here.Please use the share icon to make this news accessible to more people. 0000009327 00000 n There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The memoirs are in three volumes that came out successively in 1954, 1956, and 1959. They exacerbated his shyness. French was the first black swimmer to earn the Navy Medal for his heroism in 1943.French's story first came to light when Robert N. Adrian a young ensign, told a reporter from the Associated Press about how Charles braved the Pacific Ocean to bring the men to safety.Ensign Adrian was the only one on the bridge to survive and floated over into the water as the ship sank below him. Its surviving men were plunged into shark-infested waters as the Japanese fired on them. Oh, and while you are at it, dont forget to tie a raft to yourself thats holding more than a dozen people in it, fill the water with sharks, while multiple units of the Japanese Imperial Navy try to kill you at the same time. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. We conducted nine more studies with nearly 5,500 participants, mostly . 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. But finally, after six decades, his heroic acts during World War II are finally being recognized and rewarded. NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent. Can You Name All 8 United States Uniformed Services? The Navy, like swimming pools across the country, was strictly segregated. 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 For the next six to eight hours, French tirelessly swam as sharks got so close that they sometimes brushed against his legs. STEWARDS MATE 1/C US NAVY WORLD WAR II 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. 0000012928 00000 n hbbg`b``3 & At the time, Black and white pools were segregated, making it difficult for Black people to find opportunities to learn to swim. The ship was severely damaged after only minutes and began to sink into the shark-infested waters. endstream endobj 264 0 obj <>stream Steve Liewer, Nebraska Reps Seek to Name Benson Post Office for Black Omaha WWII Hero. Omaha World-Herald, June 29. Her boilers had burst and her mess decks were aflame. Sheritha Jones, Back in the Day, October 30, 1942: Omahas Hero of the Solomon Islands Returns Home to Honors. Omaha World-Herald, October 31, 2021, https://omaha.com/news/local/history/back-in-the-day-oct-30-1942-omahas-hero-of-the-solomon-islands-returns-home/article_ef06042c-2788-11ec-a5e1-4b1dd928d8f4.html. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. After his parents died, he moved to Omaha, Nebraska, to live with his sister. 0000101640 00000 n 0 cemeteries found in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. Born to the Throne of France. His main claim to fame (sounds strange to say that about a king of . ;P"f French tied a line to himself and swam for more than two hours without rest, thus attempting to tow the raft. French saved the lives of 15 of his shipmates by swimming through shark-infested waters near the Solomon Islands. French's shoulder shook' tears coursed down his cheeks. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The crew of high-speed transport USS Gregory (APD 3) were returning from transferring a Marine Raider Battalion to Savo Island on the night of Sept. 4, 1942. The AFRO knows what its like to endure challenging times. How Charles Jackson French Became "The Human Tugboat". 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. French's story first came to light when Robert N. Adrian a young ensign, told a reporter from the Associated Press about how Charles braved the Pacific Ocean to bring the men to . However, on February 15, 2002, Charles Jackson died from a heart attack in his cell in Folsom State Prison, he was 65 years old. 0000190880 00000 n Search above to list available cemeteries. Regardless of the region, at all the bases there were separate blood banks, hospitals or wards, medical staff, barracks and recreational facilities for Black soldiers. A jury must decide if AEG Live contributed to his death by . Since 2018 there has been renewed interest in recognizing Charles French's heroism more appropriately. As is the case with many African Americans who served America during the time, Charles Jackson French is a name that more people should know. 0000003773 00000 n He served two stints in the Navy. Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. r\a W+ Please reset your password. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Charles Jackson French I found on Findagrave.com. There is a problem with your email/password. He was only 37 years old. Following the death of his parents, Louis' tutors provided him with poor interpersonal skills. loneliness and of death. In 1649, one vote caused Charles I of England to be executed. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Its a shame that so many who served our country were left to face the mental and physical ailments war may bring in solitude. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He asked for help to tie a rope around his waist and towed them to safety." The story of Charles Jackson Frenchs heroism was later made public by Adrian, who described it on a radio program called It Happened in the Service in October 1942, according to Swimming World Magazine. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 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. 0000003649 00000 n Jump in and swim for two hours straight, then come back and tell us how you feel. Later that year Nebraskas three U.S. representatives, Don Bacon, Jeff Fortenberry, and Adrian Smith, co-sponsored H.R. [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]. 0000106326 00000 n #"4d*2 LC` He was a powerful swimmer, and swam all night, 6 to 8 hours, until they were eventually saved by a landing craft. He had enlisted in the United States Navy in 1937. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 0000125243 00000 n 21 comments 96% Upvoted This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast Sort by While we may never hope to be in such a perilous situation, life will inevitably throw uncomfortable situations our way. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Outgunned, Gregory only lasted three minutes from the time the flares were dropped to the time she began to sink. 0000110559 00000 n He was celebrated across the country, featured in a comic strip, and lauded by the Black press. There was a problem getting your location. He was celebrated in the black press and was even the subject of a syndicated comic strip. Many of the bases and training facilities were located in the South, in addition to the largest military installation for Black soldiers, Fort Huachuca, located in Arizona. m1zQ+Q=,m ZpS#Ar4HB|jP;eKKFZIz loT~Lwz8XZ+ $2=CWH#r#Tm#e4Y#jW#QX:0;"-Q:HA@(2+dh!`Z6-$Hh1bS{RoQ#-2 G=A}k 8B9Ns~#^Z-0I0L%%l^UjT7;Bw0 29iGjoU6[QqgYB6,)-$tWga(PC`[ImnM!bxyghkxH> ' W For his actions, French received a letter of commendation from the commander of the Southern Pacific Fleet, Adm. William F. Bull Halsey. TwitterCharles Jackson French was posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his bravery. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Charles VII starved to death . Failed to report flower. 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. After the engagement, a group of about fifteen men was adrift on a raft, which was being deliberately shelled by Japanese naval forces. With Adrian amongst the rescued Sailors on board the raft, French started to tie a rope around his waist. The U.S. Navy also dedicated its surface rescue swimmer training pool at Naval. Drag images here or select from your computer for Charles Jackson French memorial. French successfully brought the men to safety on the shores of the Solomon Islands. After the engagement, a group of about fifteen men were adrift on a raft, which was being deliberately shelled by Japanese naval forces. 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