46 years old from Thomaston, Connecticut
December 9, 1895 - December 7, 1941
On December 7, 1941, Radioman, Chief Thomas Reeves was aboard the U.S.S. California. During the attack he helped load the anti-aircraft ammo, by hand, until he was overcome by smoke and fire. For his actions that day RMC Reeves was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
His citation reads: "For distinguished conduct in the line of his profession, extraordinary courage and disregard of his own safety during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, by Japanese forces on 7 December 1941. After the mechanized ammunition hoists were put out of action in the U.S.S. California, Reeves, on his own initiative, in a burning passageway, assisted in the maintenance of an ammunition supply by hand to the antiaircraft guns until he was overcome by smoke and fire, which resulted in his death." In 1943 the destroyer escort USS Reeves was named in his honor.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.
Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look
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Christopher Lee (Kawaistiyowa)
Conservative/Geek/Soccer Fan/Music Addict/Awesome Dude
If You Can't Do Something Smart, Do Something Right
Another fine hero Mike. Thank you for doing this every week.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific day. :)
Sandee,you betcha.
ReplyDeleteThis was a great suggestion Mike. He was a true hero and deserves to be remembered!
ReplyDeleteMari,every one who is willing to lay theior life down in service to our country is a hero in my book,even if they only recieve a Purple Heart.
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