'I have written this book in the sincere hope that young African-Americans will read of Landsman Wilson Brown's heroics and one day be inspired to write about some other little known African-American United States Naval hero, so that our impressive history as a people of struggle can be eventually freed from the prison of international historical obscurity.' -Brandon Astor Jones

Brandon Astor Jones is a remarkable person. He had only a very spotty education, not finishing the eighth grade. As a young man he became involved in a burglary/robbery that ended in a fatal shooting. He was...