RIP Sgt. Maj. John Canley, MOH

[hittman]

Sadly, another one passes.
He was the first living Black Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

John Canley - National Medal of Honor Museum

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy while serving as Company Gunnery Sergeant, Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division from 31 January to 6 February 1968, in the Republic of...

mohmuseum.org

Marine Sgt Maj John Canley, Medal of Honor hero of the Battle of Hue, has died

"He was a Marine’s Marine."

taskandpurpose.com

 

[contender]

Dern,, heck of a time for one to pass.
RIP.

 

[Fox Mike]

Sadly, another one passes.
He was the first living Black Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

John L. Canley, Belated Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 84

He was the first living Black Marine to be awarded America’s highest military decoration — 50 years after he demonstrated valor in Vietnam.

www.nytimes.com

Probably a great story but I don't care to sign in to the NY Times to read it.

 

[hittman]

There’s others on the web …..

 

[Selena]

Probably a great story but I don't care to sign in to the NY Times to read it.

I don't blame you, try this one.

John Canley

 

[turd]

RIP

 

[Fox Mike]

Thanks Selena. Great story about a great man.

 

[eveled]

RIP.

 

[Johnnu2]

RIP

J.

 

[WendyZXZ]

RIP...

 

[gramps]

Wow! RIP John Canley! That my friends was a man!
gramps

 

[contender]

I waited until today to open a good link to this story.

One hell of a Marine.

 

[kentucky yeti]

What a man! RIP, sir.

 

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