Douglas Munro Ceremony [Image 2 of 3]

CAPE MAY, NJ, UNITED STATES

09.27.2014

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer John Edwards 

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May

Wreaths are laid at the foot of the Douglas Munro statue during a ceremony honoring the 72nd anniversary of his sacrifice, Sept. 27, 2014. Munro is the only member of the Coast Guard to receive a Medal of Honor for his heroic actions at Point Cruz, Guadalcanal where he gave up his life to save 500 Marines who were pinned down by enemy gun fire. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer John Edwards)

• Date Taken: 09.27.2014
• Date Posted: 09.27.2014 08:26
• Photo ID: 1570205
• VIRIN: 092714-G-BU688-449
• Resolution: 7360x4912
• Size: 14.49 MB
• Location: CAPE MAY, NJ, US