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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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