The USS Wahoo, one of the most aggressive and successful WW2 submarines, commanded by Dudley “Mush” Morton, was commissioned on this day. The boat completed seven war patrols and sank 60k tons of enemy shipping.
May 14 Joseph Rochefort & Midway
One of my favorite American leaders is Joseph Rochefort, who made Midway possible. A mental and moral giant. Honor and remember!
May 13 – Churchill Offers “Blood, Toil, Tears & Sweat”
Four days after becoming prime minister, Churchill struck a determined note with his first speech before parliament, uttering the famous lines “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat”. The full speech is well worth reading. I especially respect the last paragraph and the last two sentences of that paragraph: “You ask, what is our aim? I … Read More
May 12 Ben Drew Air Force Cross
Ben Drew – a World War II ace and fighter pilot – belatedly received the Air Force Cross on this day in 1983, when Luftwaffe records confirmed his contention that he had shot down two Me-262 jets on the same day in 1944. Honor and remember Ben Drew!
May 11 Joseph Carmichael & The Bunker Hill
Lieutenant Commander Joseph Carmichael, engineering officer on the USS Bunker Hill, received the Navy Cross, for his heroic leadership after his ship is hit by a kamikaze.
May 10 Leslie Sabo Medal of Honor
Leslie Sabo earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic leadership in a series of engagements along the Cambodian border against North Vietnamese troops. Honor and remember him!
May 9 William Halyburton Medal of Honor
William Halyburton, a Hospital Corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, earned the Medal of Honor on Okinawa for his heroics leadership and self sacrifice, dashing across enemy fire swept open ground to administer aid to fallen Marines. He was struck down when shielding a wounded Marine with his own body. Honor and remember him!
May 7 Dale Hansen Medal of Honor
Dale Hansen received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic leadership on Okinawa, when he led a series of one man assaults on Japanese positions with bazooka, rifle and grenade. He was killed by a Japanese sniper three days later. Honor and remember him!
May 6 1941 Bob Hope’s First USO Show
The great Bob Hope performed his first of 57 world wide USO shows on this day in 1941.
May 5 First American In Space
Alan Shepherd, a United States Naval aviator, became the first American and the second man in space on this day. Shepard was a remarkable American and an impressive leader. Learn about him and share his story. Shepard’s father, Bart, had served in France in World War II and then again in World War II. The younger Shepard was a bit … Read More