REMEMBERING THE HEROES
Congratulations to NASFL Museum member
CHARLES SCHAUS, USNR WWII
French Legion of Honor Recipient
Congratulations to NASFL Museum member
CHARLES SCHAUS, USNR WWII
French Legion of Honor Recipient
On May 2, on board the USS New York, the nation of France honored 22 men with the Legion of Honor medals. Among them was WWII Veteran Charles Schaus, who was a sailor aboard the USS Barton DD-722— a distinguished fighting ship of World War II. From 1943 to February of 1946, Charles would participate in several battles: in D-Day Normandy and the bombardment of Cherbourg. And, later invasions in the Pacific: Luzon in the Philippines, including the battle of Ormac Bay, landings in Mindoro and Lingayen, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He was also present aboard his ship upon the surrender of Japan.
With the Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur medal, the veterans now have the title Knight in the National Order of the Legion of Honor. This is an honor that was created by Napoleon in 1802. Notable Americans who have received the award include: Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
CONGRATULATIONS CHARLIE!
With the Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur medal, the veterans now have the title Knight in the National Order of the Legion of Honor. This is an honor that was created by Napoleon in 1802. Notable Americans who have received the award include: Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
CONGRATULATIONS CHARLIE!
View Charlie's Biography page
and History of his ship the USS Barton
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and History of his ship the USS Barton
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