Posted on 02/07/2023 7:20:29 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27
My memory is that Joe wanted him to get the MOH and the Navy wanted to court-martial him, the compromise was a non-combat valor medal for his towing the wounded crew member, something I’m sure the other crew members would have done anyway.
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