US Navy RADM Bruce McCandless: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

16/09/2024 12 min
US Navy RADM Bruce McCandless: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

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 In this episode of Duty & Valor, we honor the extraordinary life of Rear Admiral Bruce McCandless, a hero of the Pacific Theater during World War II. When the USS San Francisco faced near destruction during the Battle of Guadalcanal, McCandless, then a communications officer, took command after his superiors were killed or incapacitated. His quick thinking and courageous leadership not only saved his ship but also played a pivotal role in securing a critical victory. Please visit our website to learn more about other American Heroes.www.dutyandvalor.comSources:defense.gov wikipedia.org history.navy.mil findagrave.com wikipedia.org USS San Francisco Duty & Valor Challenge CoinAll profits of the coin sale will benefit Wounded Warrior Project!Thank you for listening to Duty & Valor!Music by Amelie Leclerc. Artist's other music can be found here.Please follow us on your favorite social media site.Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

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