0000193082 00000 n While we may never hope to be in such a perilous situation, life will inevitably throw uncomfortable situations our way. French was assigned to the mess (kitchen) as an attendant. Mess Attendant Charles Jackson French risked death that others might live. He saved 15 shipmates by swimming six to eight hours though shark-invested waters. On Tuesday, Melinda Shankar, who played French's girlfriend in the show . There was an error deleting this problem. Jermaine La Jaune Jackson is the fourth of Joe and Katherine's children. H\n0Fy At sunrise, an American scout finally spotted him and the others and sent rescue. Charles Jackson French was a Navy Mess Specialist 1st Class Petty Officer the night the USS Gregory (APD 3) was sunk by Japanese destroyers during the Battle of Guadalcanal. <<4EEFF01CF8009C438CF4B522CFC4463C>]/Prev 1234002/XRefStm 2222>> Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. On a pitch-black night in 1942, the waters of the Pacific Ocean near Savo Island and Guadalcanal suddenly lit up with gunfire. Petty Officer First Class Charles Jackson French passed away on November 7th, 1956 at the age of 37. Charles's grandfather died before his birth on October 10, 1332. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Its a shame that so many who served our country were left to face the mental and physical ailments war may bring in solitude. Adrian, though superficially wounded, was able to hang on. May we all proceed and help others with the courage and strength of Messman Charles Jackson French, a name that will never be forgotten. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The Chicago Defender named him Hero of the Year. With Hazel Gordy, Jackson had three children: Jermaine Lu Juane Jr., Autumn Joy and Jaimy. 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. Charles Jackson French faced all of this and more during his time of service and helped save many lives through grit and bravery. French tied a line to himself and swam for more than two hours without rest, thus attempting to tow the raft. 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. That night he went to bed, slept uneasily, and awoke at about 7 a.m. 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. He who had been looked down upon as a caste man, frozen in status, suddenly was looked up to as a SAVIOUR.. 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. Thinking the flashes came from Japanese submarines, the pilot dropped a line of five flares in the water. Within minutes, two American ships on patrol were sunk by Japanese destroyers. 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. French may have been denied the medal because a Silver Star was awarded to one of his superiors and it was unprecedented to award a higher medal to a subordinate. Charles Jackson French was 22 years old when World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. "Omaha Negro Hero of Ship Disaster," (Columbus, Neb. French was memorialized on War Gum trading cards, in syndicated comic strips, on calendars, and The Chicago Defender named him Hero of the Year. 233 E. Redwood Street Suite 600G The unfortunate truth is that, while we know that French passed away at the age of 37 and is buried in the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery located in San Diego, CA, things are blurry. Similar read: Meet Frank Emi, a WWII Hero You Need To Know. 0000007046 00000 n 0000012928 00000 n He was serving as a mess man on the USS Gregory when it was sunk by Japanese forces near the Solomon Islands . Charles Jackson French (25 September 1919 - 7 November 1956) [1] was an American war hero from Foreman, Arkansas. Adrian, though superficially wounded, was able to hang on. Remarkably, it contains several insights into his own tormented psyche and provides strong hints into events that occurred in his own life. Forego a bottle of soda and donate its cost to us for the information you just learned, and feel good about helping to make it available to everyone. (.~O|#I=xO7Zz_/p>b;rv6IH/wYI@S* This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. m>5(hWbr09kl~UY_+`/Nm3nkJ@/9ByIm%*lnQylK1i%{#iptztv2l#1!@9P zk2zdhCF d8znYGE(0Lt(C5M3F+|tx$Cwp5rqbCL lHo5V}U; GW@OV-'ig%}6;]/kUuFX=ue` ^ French saved the lives of 15 of his shipmates by swimming through shark-infested waters near the Solomon Islands. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? There was a problem getting your location. Charles Jackson French is a World War II hero with Omaha ties that few people know about. Please enter your email and password to sign in. (j/p> dO~"$3$i'FwKk9Evhr-R|(}@4rY$^'\h? 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. 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. O6z ` ~+ The 23-year-old helped injured sailors onto a makeshift raft and when U.S. Navy Ensign Robert Adrian told him that the current would pull the raft toward a Japanese-occupied island volunteered to jump in the water and pull the raft in the other direction. 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. ancestry.com, "Chicago Defender Interviews Navy Hero on Rescues," (Chicago), Black Swimming History: Forgotten Hero of WWII, https://ishof.org/assets/charles-jackson-french_article.pdf, "How Charles French swam eight hours in shark waters to save 15 U.S sailors in WWII", "Navy Dedicates Rescue Swimmer Training Pool and Presents Posthumous Award to WWII Hero's Family", "Remembering a Forgotten World War II Hero", "Omaha post office to be renamed in honor of local World War II hero", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charles_Jackson_French&oldid=1116036338, This page was last edited on 14 October 2022, at 13:20. [2] Contents 1 Meritorious conduct in action 2 Resting place 3 References 4 Further reading 5 External links Meritorious conduct in action Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? She graduated from Oberlin College, where she earned a double degree in American History and French. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72213738/charles-jackson-french. Outgunned, Gregory only lasted three minutes from the time the flares were dropped to the time she began to sink. Failed to remove flower. Charles II of Navarre was the son of Philip, Count of Evreux and Jeanne, the only surviving child of Louise X of France and Navarre. @Ll&F"|s^`l"1~#L-;x?z>G6?QUTNA/"yVb]-ef6&u&:3'rjW7D]UH)PpA-+vKN|Vz1Jb#c BF6P)cjTu #A To Frenchs surprise, the sailors insisted that French stay with them as a fellow member of Gregorys crew. By Navy standards, it would be nearly unprecedented for a subordinate to receive a higher decoration for an act of heroism comparable to that of a superior.. At 1 a.m., the Japanese opened fire. After the death of his parents, he lived with an older sister, Viola, in Omaha, Nebraska. In April 2021, a post about French from the International Swimming Hall of Fame revived his story. 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. Charles Jackson French, on the other hand, was slowly forgotten. I want to do my part, because Im already trained and I can start right away, French said at the time. That's when French -- a 22-year-old sailor in the racially segregated messman branch -- volunteered to tow them to safety, the article states. A Black man serving in the segregated armed forces, French was credited with saving wounded shipmates during WWII. 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. [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. How- *(*B)$wHHB3Mg 0000001833 00000 n 0000102129 00000 n i6 oSs$tXE`q8X4A`q8X4][D28c}SKYjn1gwQ]7/ O The waters were shark-infested. After the engagement, a group of about fifteen men were adrift on a raft, which was being deliberately shelled by Japanese naval forces. He was a powerful swimmer, and swam all night, 6 to 8 hours, until they were eventually saved by a landing craft. The National Archives at College Park, College Park, Maryland. "I knew that if we floated ashore we'd be taken as prisoners of war," he said. And all the author could get from him was "Them white boys stood up for me." It was Charles Jackson French, a negro mess attendant known only by his last name. The book is essentially Charles Jackson as protagonist Don Birnam on a four-day weekend bender in 1936. Charles Jackson French, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on June 17th, 2020. We havent even mentioned the racism yet. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. It was Ensign Robert N. Adrian, the only officer from the bridge of the Gregory to survive, who told an Associated Press reporter about the rescue. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. BlackPast.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and our EIN is 26-1625373. 0000190535 00000 n 0000012751 00000 n Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Try again later. 0000189970 00000 n His bravery, heroism, and toughness are a testament to the best in mankind even when mankind isnt being its best. startxref Contributor: Judy Borden Soos (46958020) Charles Jackson French passed away on November 7, 1956 at age 37. French was the first black swimmer to earn the Navy Medal for his heroism in 1943. By. After turning 18, he joined the Navy and was a mess attendant, one of the few jobs that Black sailors were regulated too. . He was survived by his sister Viola. 256 75 Interment Control Forms, A1 2110-B. CNN's legal analyst Midwin Charles died aged 47 Credit: Getty. Later that year Nebraskas three U.S. representatives, Don Bacon, Jeff Fortenberry, and Adrian Smith, co-sponsored H.R. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, French promptly re-enlisted. Midwin Charles, who also appeared on CNN and contributed to Essence magazine, died at the age of 47, her family said Tuesday. With Joan leading from the front, the French crushed the English in battle, drove them back for the first time in years, and got Charles officially crowned the King of France in 1429. . But finally, after six decades, his heroic acts during World War II are finally being recognized and rewarded. Charles Jackson French was assigned to the USS, A depiction of Charles Jackson Frenchs heroism from the. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Charles Jackson French (Find a Grave Memorial) After his military service, French suffered from alcoholism and depression. 0000012998 00000 n French successfully brought the men to safety on the shores of the Solomon Islands. U.S. NavyCharles Jackson French salutes while next to his sister Viola at a Creighton University football game on Oct. 31, 1942. His conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval Service. HUmo0/Fj'C&ThnR34M&-83(>g9t&i&M$]u8#J"I+K*$eS,tY9Jw*/dZZdW+uES3 n %}*ht0.x'AK){O"Nui -4Rdm9X{H$gU~7V;"~[L;ubr=@xd Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 0 -- The story of Charles Jackson French captured the attention of Omaha in the weeks ahead of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials. Pictured is Charles with his sister Viola during a public appearance at a football game in Omaha, Nebraska,1943. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 0000102179 00000 n French was a swimmer who performed a heroic act that gave others another chance at life. A group of black soldiers had the misfortune to be captured by an SS unit and were tortured to death. The Little-Known Story Of World War II Hero Charles Jackson French And The 15 Sailors He Saved. 0000010730 00000 n On the night of September 4, 1942, during the Battle of Guadalcanal, the USS Gregory was struck by an attack from multiple Japanese destroyers. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. African American History: Research Guides & Websites, Global African History: Research Guides & Websites, African American Scientists and Technicians of the Manhattan Project, Envoys, Diplomatic Ministers, & Ambassadors, 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, 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, https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/memorial-day-rewind-the-forgotten-hero-of-wwii/, Foundation, Organization, and Corporate Supporters. He said that he was more afraid of the Japanese shooting at him than the sharks, and he continued on his way. After World War II ended, French faded from the public eye. 0000186651 00000 n His mission was to rescue fellow soldiers. 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. On the English side was King Edward III, son of Charles IV's sister Isabella. Outside of searching through keyword data and creating blogs, he enjoys creating cocktails, cooking, and enjoying the Beautiful Game. 0000008519 00000 n 0000125243 00000 n Your donation is fully tax-deductible. 0000005708 00000 n Do you find this information helpful? French, according to Adrian, replied: Just keep telling me if Im goin the right way.. He had first enlisted in the Navy in 1937[1] and had completed his enlistment, moving to Omaha, Nebraska where he had family. He also recounted the narrative on the NBC radio program, It Happened in the Service. Although Ensign Adrian received the Purple Heart for being wounded in action during the attack, French received a letter of commendation for meritorious conduct in action instead of a medal. Charles Jackson French (September 25, 1919 November 7, 1956) was a United States Navy sailor. French was one of six Sailors who swam through the night and up to eight hours, rescuing all but 11 members of Gregorys crew. Little did he know that three weeks before his 23rd birthday, French would become a Navy hero. On September 5, 1942, United States Navy Messman Charles Jackson French 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. 0000010538 00000 n 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 Joinhere! . endstream endobj 265 0 obj <> endobj 266 0 obj [285 0 R] endobj 267 0 obj <>stream 0000007741 00000 n Washington, DC 20002, Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, AFRO endorsements for the 2022 midterm elections, A time to dance: Rev. French successfully brought the men to safety on the shores of the Solomon Islands. He is also recognized by the International Swimming Hall of Fame.Petty Officer First Class Charles Jackson French passed away on November 7th, 1956 at the age of 37. In that capacity, the U.S. Navy Office Of Information reports that French spent four years the USS Houston, serving meals to the white sailors, cleaning their tables, and keeping the mess hall spick and span. He had spent his last tour cruising around the Pacific. 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. SAN DIEGO - The Navy dedicated a surface rescue swimmer training pool located at Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) in honor of Steward's Mate 1st Class Charles Jackson French Saturday, May 21, 2022. We have set your language to A jury must decide if AEG Live contributed to his death by . Even after all of his heroics, once he and the others made it to a rest camp, the authorities at this camp insisted on having French segregated from the whites in the group. The publication for writers and readers to create and read amazing content, Actress, Stage playwright, Author, Motivational Speaker, Teacher Fitness Coach. Black WW2 hero's story of pulling 15 men to safety through shark-infested waters gets a new audience. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 0000190410 00000 n Petty Officer First Class Charles Jackson French swam through the night in shark infested waters towing a raft of wounded sailors with a rope around his waist. Find the nearest body of water to you. Charles VII starved to death . 0000010122 00000 n Baltimore, MD 21202, Washington, DC Office Perhaps out of fear of global embarrassment, Adm. William F. Halsey Jr. sent French a letter of commendation. Charles J. French, Naval Hero born. A long-time heavy smoker, Jackson suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The ship was severely damaged after only minutes and began to sink into the shark-infested waters. 21 comments 96% Upvoted This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast Sort by The first was an enlistment was in 1937 when he served four years before receiving an honorable discharge in 1941. A depiction of Frenchs heroic actions was included in the WWII Commemorative Card Set produced by Gum Inc., based in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. 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 to pull to safety a raft of 15 sailors. Growing Up and Early Naval Days. Ive always felt glad to be a proud American, his nephew, Roscoe Harris, told the Omaha World-Herald, after attending his uncles medal ceremony. r\a W+Y f%`VY f%`V "Once Charles Jackson French was identified, he became a national hero. Wright notes that his death didnt merit even two paragraphs in the San Diego press when he died in 1937. When Charles Jackson French was later identified, he became a national hero. Francis was the first in a series of four French princes, children of Henri and Catherine de Medici, all of whom died young. The AFRO provides readers with good news about the Black community not otherwise found. A small donation would help us keep this available to all. Charles French (and family) *Charles Jackson French was born on this date in 1919. #CharlesJacksonFrench #CharlesJacksonFrenchOfDeath #CelebritiesCauseOfDeath Charles Jackson French Cause of Death (Mar 2021) Obituary, Death, Reason Show more Show more ER doctor who treated. 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. Charles Jackson French 1919 - 1956 . He served two stints in the Navy. French successfully brought the men to safety on the shores of the Solomon Islands. According to Swimming World Magazine, Frenchs rank was elevated above a mere mess mate, but he and others were still derided in the Black press as seagoing bellhops.. I knew that if we floated ashore wed be taken as prisoners of war, he said. Following the death of his parents, Louis' tutors provided him with poor interpersonal skills. 0000003773 00000 n Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? In 2005, based on results from the DNA research, Jackson's involvement was revealed in the following murders: 0000190335 00000 n 0000012613 00000 n But this time, Charles Jackson French would see significantly more action. English For his bravery, Navy Messman Charles Jackson French was provided a letter of commendation from Adm. William F. Bull Halsey, the Commander of the Southern Pacific Fleet, and the Navy Cross, the second-highest award available. "Then French volunteered to swim the raft away from shore. French was born in Foreman, Arkansas in about 1920. 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. Charles IV of France died in 1328 without a male heir. 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. hl/CQ?!yEAb [$~$HH5" ? xref Twitter Charles Jackson French was posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his bravery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 1st 2023 from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM . Charles Jackson French - Unknown Hero. The U.S. Navy Ship the U.S.S. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. OMAHA, Neb. While the crews of Gregory and Little debated whether to engage the Japanese destroyers or depart quietly, a Navy pilot also spotted the flashes of fire. 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 0000189418 00000 n #"4d*2 LC` To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. Still, the man that we know and remember is one whos a testament to doing the right thing even when its not easy and putting others before yourself. Today, Tuesday, March 2, the world wonders how Degrassi star Jahmil French die while he was only 29. French made public appearances after the rescue, including attending a Creighton University football game with his sister in 1942. French's shoulder shook' tears coursed down his cheeks. ;P"f 0000110683 00000 n 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. Now, 80 years after the Navy petty officer swam hours through. He was only 37 years old. Born Sept. 25, 1919, French died on Nov. 7, 1956, at 37. nv]Ps;d4=;.%6HF>|m}hQIk5C).vH x3F:D0efNyh>x?EKJR1Vr #i DD2o0P_zsYje!o,V 0000125754 00000 n hbbg`b``3 & We conducted nine more studies with nearly 5,500 participants, mostly . NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent. Steve Liewer, Nebraska Reps Seek to Name Benson Post Office for Black Omaha WWII Hero. Omaha World-Herald, June 29. A training pool at Naval Base San Diego was named after French, and a post office in his hometown of Omaha also bears his name. 4168 to rename an Omaha post office for French. The situation caused the English royal house of Plantagenet and the French royal House of Valois to lock horns over the throne of France. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Charles French (72213738)? . After the engagement, a group of about fifteen men was adrift on a raft, which was being deliberately shelled by Japanese naval forces. If you are interested, you are suggested to go through this video, Charles Jackson French Cause of Death.Post going through the entire video, you will get a better idea about the real and accurate news. He returned to his role in the mess on the USS Endicott and the USS Frankford, and witnessed D-Day and the invasion of southern France. Dozens of Americans were killed and many others wounded, including French. Understanding the actions French took for them, the crew became angry, demanded that French wasnt leaving, and stated that anyone who had a problem could catch hands. ), king of France from 1422 to 1461, who succeededpartly with the aid of Joan of Arcin driving the English from French soil and in solidifying the administration of the monarchy. Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 17741985, Record Group 92. After his release, Macmillan Publishers gave him an advance for a new book. GREAT NEWS! Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Charles French was an orphan from Foreman, Arkansas who learned to swim in the Red River at the age of eight. 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. 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