The Heroic Tale Behind A Forgotten Hero Of Pearl Harbor

The Heroic Tale Behind A Forgotten Hero Of Pearl Harbor

This is the incredible true story of Joseph L. George, a Boatsman’s Mate aboard the USS Vestal at Pearl Harbor. Confined to his ship on December 7, 1941, George risked a court-martial by disobeying a direct order to cut the lines from the burning USS Arizona. Instead, the former boxer used his strength to throw a critical lifeline to the last six survivors trapped high on the sinking battleship. After decades as an “unknown sailor,” the families of the rescued men fought tirelessly to give him the recognition he deserved. Credit to : War Stories