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A historic photo of Douglas A. Munro with his shipmates aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spencer [WPG-36] during a New Year's celebration, Jan. 1, 1941. Munro was killed in action Sept. 27, 1942, after placing his Higgins boat as a shield for 500 Marines beleaguered by enemy gun fire on the beaches of Point Cruz, Guadalcanal, and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his leadership and service. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)
| Date Taken: | 06.02.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 09.26.2025 19:46 |
| Photo ID: | 9343004 |
| VIRIN: | 210602-G-SG988-2142 |
| Resolution: | 3391x2543 |
| Size: | 1.96 MB |
| Location: | CLE ELUM, WASHINGTON, US |
| Web Views: | 40 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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