On October 28, 1923, Henry Breault made a decision that defied instinct and defined heroism. As the USS O-5 submarine sank after a collision, Breault had already escaped to the surface—but he turned back. He dove into the flooding vessel to rescue his trapped shipmate, Lawrence Brown, locking them both in the torpedo room and waiting for hours in darkness and rising water until help arrived.

This act wasn’t just brave—it was selfless, deliberate, and deeply human. Breault became the first enlisted submariner to receive the Medal of Honor, but his story remains largely unknown to the public.

As we approach this anniversary, I urge you to share Henry Breault’s legacy. Let’s ensure his name is remembered not just in naval history, but in the broader story of American courage.

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