"The Human Tugboat" Topic

3 Posts

All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.

Please do not post offers to buy and sell on the main forum.

For more information, see the TMP FAQ.

Back to the WWII Naval Discussion Message Board

Areas of Interest

World War Two at Sea

Inch High Guy

Featured Showcase Article

Small Scale Ships with M.Y. Miniatures

Mal Wright 's first experience with 1:4800 scale naval models.

Featured Workbench Article

Back to Paper Modeling - with the Hoverfly

The Editor returns to paper modeling after a long absence.

Featured Profile Article

Council of Five Nations 2010

Editor in Chief Bill is back from Council of Five Nations.

Please sign in to your membership account, or, if you are not yet a member, please sign up for your free membership account.

Editor in Chief Bill	28 Feb 2024 5:26 a.m. PST
The U.S. Navy will name its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer for World War II hero Charles Jackson French, who saved 15 of his fellow sailors from certain death by exposure or execution. In a daring feat of strength and endurance following an enemy attack that sank the USS Gregory on Sept. 5, 1942, French swam his shipmates out of danger by towing their life raft with a line tied around his waist. The feat earned him the nickname "The Human Tugboat" and "Hero of the Solomons."… Military: link
Fitzovich	28 Feb 2024 5:37 a.m. PST
Hopefully he does receive the Medal of Honor which I believe he richly deserves for his heroism.
mjkerner	28 Feb 2024 9:49 a.m. PST
Absolutely, Mess Attendant Charles French deserves the CMOH!

Sorry - only verified members can post on the forums.