The only Coast Guardsman to receive the Medal of Honor
In short: In September 1942, a group of U.S. Marines found themselves trapped behind enemy lines. This video explores the rescue mission led by two Coast Guardsmen that changed the course of their survival.
The video recounts the Battle of the Matanikau, an event where Navy landing craft attempted a high-stakes rescue of trapped Marines. At the center of this mission was Douglas Munro, who became the only member of the U.S. Coast Guard to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the conflict.
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