Francis C. Flaherty, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Francis C. Flaherty

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 15-Mar-1919

Place of Birth: Charlotte, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 07-Dec-1941

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Francis C. Flaherty

  • Francis Charles Flaherty (March 15, 1919 – December 7, 1941) was an officer in the United States Naval Reserve and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor.
  • He was awarded the Medal of Honor for helping his crewmates escape the sinking USS Oklahoma (BB-37) at the expense of his own life, during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

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