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Post-WWII - 1946, Hero Chaplain Honored By President Truman

Reel Number: 220474-23

Color: Black and White

Sound: SD

Year / Date: 1946,1940s

Country: USA Pacific

Location: Washington, DC

TC Begins: 13:36:30

TC Ends: 13:37:13

Duration: 00:00:43

Post-WWII - 1946, Hero Chaplain Honored By President Truman Congressional Medal of Honor presented for Commander O’Callahan of aircraft carrier USS Franklin. 13:36:37 LS USS Franklin burning (after kamikaze attack); firefighters hosing w/ heavy black smoke behind as ammunition explodes; treating injured; saying last rites? or prayer over dead or wounded man. 13:37:05 Truman shaking hands w/ medal winners. Sgt. John McKinney, Donald Gary and Lt. Daniel Lee also decorated w/ Congressional Medal of Honor. Post-WW2 Awards; 1946; 1940s;

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