Navy War Heroes to feature in new postage stamps

The Postal Service is releasing a a set of commemorative postage stamps for Naval War heroes next year, including Admiral Arleigh Burke.

Besides Burke, the other three men who will be part of the set are: William S. Sims, commander of U.S. naval forces in European waters during World War I; John McCloy, one of the few men in the nation's history to earn two Medals of Honor for separate acts of heroism; and Doris Miller, recognized for his actions at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. He was the first African-American recognized for heroism in World War II.

The official USPS release states:

With the issuance of the Distinguished Sailors stamps in February 2010, the U.S. Postal Service honors four sailors who served with bravery and distinction during the 20th century: William S. Sims, Arleigh A. Burke, John McCloy, and Doris Miller.

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By: Brant