Eighty-one years ago today, Signalman First Class Douglas Munro died heroically in Guadalcanal, saving the lives of others. Munro, a native of Cle Elum, Washington, and the U.S. Coast Guard's only Medal of Honor recipient, gave his life evacuating elements of the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines commanded by Lt. Col. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller at Point Cruz, Guadalcanal, on September 27, 1942. During the recovery, Munro positioned his craft between the Marines and enemy fire, acting as a shield, ultimat
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Eighty-one years ago today, Signalman First Class Douglas Munro died heroically in Guadalcanal, saving the lives of others. Munro, a native of Cle Elum, Washington, and the U.S. Coast Guard's only Medal of Honor recipient, gave his life evacuating elements of the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines commanded by Lt. Col. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller at Point Cruz, Guadalcanal, on September 27, 1942. During the recovery, Munro positioned his craft between the Marines and enemy fire, acting as a shield, ultimat
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On Medal of Honor Day, we remember the ultimate sacrifice of Signalman 1st Class Douglas Munro, the sole Coast Guardsman to receive the Medal of Honor. His extraordinary heroism at Guadalcanal, where he gave his life to protect and evacuate Marines, embodies the Coast Guard's core values. His legacy of selfless service continues to inspire us all. | Go Coast Guard
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On Medal of Honor Day, we remember the ultimate sacrifice of Signalman 1st Class Douglas Munro, the sole Coast Guardsman to receive the Medal of Honor. His extraordinary heroism at Guadalcanal, where he gave his life to protect and evacuate Marines, embodies the Coast Guard's core values. His legacy of selfless service continues to inspire us all. | Go Coast Guard
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Signalman 1st Class Douglas Munro, the only Medal of Honor recipient in the United States Coast Guard, embodied these core values when he sacrificed his life to save 500 Marines. Honor the legacy of Douglas Munro and others on March 22 at the Mission To Inspire Spectacular grand opening celebration of the new National Medal of Honor Museum (@MoHMuseum) in Arlington, TX! The U.S. Coast Guard will be on-site with a boat and K9 display, and there will also be fireworks, music and more! Get your fre
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U.S. Coast Guard on Instagram: "Courage. Sacrifice. Legacy. Today we honor Signalman 1st Class Douglas Munro—the Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient—who gave his life shielding Marines at Guadalcanal in 1942. His legacy lives on through our maritime fighting force, and every mission where Coast Guard men and women ensure the security of the American people and save lives. #USCG #DouglasMunro #Hero @uscgpacificnw"
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