To save y'all a google:
"He manned anti-aircraft guns during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, for which he had no training, and tended to the wounded. He was recognized by the Navy for his actions and awarded the Navy Cross."
Note that the Navy Cross is second only to the Medal of Honor, so that's actually a huge deal.
And apparently CVN-81 is going to be named after him.
"He manned anti-aircraft guns during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, for which he had no training, and tended to the wounded. He was recognized by the Navy for his actions and awarded the Navy Cross."
Note that the Navy Cross is second only to the Medal of Honor, so that's actually a huge deal.
And apparently CVN-81 is going to be named after him.