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November 15, 1944
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Charles W. David, a Negro coast guardsman from New York City, heroically rescued his executive officer and others in the North Atlantic, dying of pneumonia afterward. His story was featured in True Comics, with posthumous Navy and Marine Corps medal awarded to his wife and son.
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'True Comics' Tell Of New Negro Hero
WASHINGTON (A.N.P.) The heroism of a Negro coast guardsman, Charles W. David of New York City, in saving the lives of his executive officer and others during dramatic rescue operations in the North Atlantic, losing his life in the process, was told in True Comics, a color strip circulated to newspapers throughout the country by the Parents' Magazine, Inc., the week of October 22. Picturizations of the rescue ending with the post-humous award of the Navy and Marines corps medal to his wife and son are presented in 11 sections. The rescue occurred last week. The award was made this year. David died of pneumonia following his exposure and exertions.
WASHINGTON (A.N.P.) The heroism of a Negro coast guardsman, Charles W. David of New York City, in saving the lives of his executive officer and others during dramatic rescue operations in the North Atlantic, losing his life in the process, was told in True Comics, a color strip circulated to newspapers throughout the country by the Parents' Magazine, Inc., the week of October 22. Picturizations of the rescue ending with the post-humous award of the Navy and Marines corps medal to his wife and son are presented in 11 sections. The rescue occurred last week. The award was made this year. David died of pneumonia following his exposure and exertions.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Heroic Rescue
Coast Guardsman
North Atlantic
Posthumous Award
Pneumonia Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles W. David
Where did it happen?
North Atlantic
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles W. David
Location
North Atlantic
Event Date
Rescue Occurred Last Week; Award Made This Year
Story Details
Charles W. David heroically saved lives during a North Atlantic rescue, died of pneumonia from exposure, and received posthumous Navy and Marine Corps medal awarded to his family.