Marine writes to Coast Guard member Douglas Munro's family

ALAMEDA, CA, UNITED STATES

03.24.2022

Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Giles  

U.S. Coast Guard District 11

Marine Master Sgt. James W. Hurlbut writes to the parents of Coast Guard Signalman First Class Douglas Munro explaining how Munro gave his life to save others during the World War II battle at Guadalcanal, March 15, 1943. Munro is currently the only Coast Guardsman to be awarded the Medal of Honor. (U. S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Giles)

• Date Taken: 03.24.2022
• Date Posted: 03.25.2022 11:31
• Category: Video Productions
• Video ID: 836094
• VIRIN: 220324-G-LB502-074
• Filename: DOD_108878337
• Length: 00:00:54
• Location: ALAMEDA, CA, US