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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Douglas_Albert_MunroDouglas Albert Munro - Wikipedia

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   Douglas Albert Munro (October 11, 1919 – September 27, 1942) was a United States Coast Guardsman who was posthumously decorated with the Medal of Honor for an act of "extraordinary heroism" during World War II. He is the only person to have received the medal for actions performed during service in the Coast Guard.

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3. www.nationalww2museum.org › war › articlesSignalman First Class Douglas A. Munro's Medal of Honor

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   Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro was 22. In May 1943, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt presented the Medal of Honor to Munro’s parents, James and Edith. A few short hours later, Edith raised her hand, swore an oath, and joined the Coast Guard.

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4. www.cmohs.org › recipients › douglas-a-munroDouglas Albert Munro | World War II | U.S. Coast Guard ...

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   U.S. Coast Guard Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War II.

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6. media.defense.gov › -1 › -1SM1c Douglas A. Munro, USCG

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   Douglas A. Munro, a signalman first class of the United States Coast Guard, died heroically on Guadalcanal on 27 September 1942. Having volunteered to evacuate a detachment of Marines who were...

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7. www.historylink.org › File › 11010Douglas Albert Munro receives the Medal of Honor posthumously ...

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   Jan 12, 2015 · On May 24, 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) awards the Medal of Honor to Coast Guard Signalman Douglas Albert Munro (1919-1942) of South Cle Elum for his heroism in the 1942 battle of Guadalcanal, in which he was killed. Munro's parents accept the medal in a White House ceremony.

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   Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro is the only member of the U.S. Coast Guard to have received the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military's highest award for valor. Munro received the award posthumously for his actions as officer-in-charge of a group of landing craft on 27 September 1942, during the September Matanikau action in the ...

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   Who was Douglas Albert Munro?

   • He gallantly gave his life for his country. U.S. Coast Guard Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War II.

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   What happened to Douglas Albert Munro?

   • He drew the fire, enabling the remaining Marines to escape. Munro was hit in the head by an enemy bullet. His last words were "Did they get off?" Douglas Albert Munro's heroism helped save the lives of 500 Marines, including 25 wounded, and led to his being awarded the Medal of Honor.

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   Why was Douglas Albert Munro awarded the Medal of Honor?

   • Douglas Albert Munro's heroism helped save the lives of 500 Marines, including 25 wounded, and led to his being awarded the Medal of Honor. President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented the medal to to Munro's parents James (1891-1962) and Edith F. (1895-1983) Munro in a ceremony held in the White House on May 24, 1943.

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   Where is Douglas Albert Munro buried?

   • Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro was killed in action on 27 September 1942. He is buried at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum, WA. Military Hall of Honor, a virtual Military Hall of Honor. Remembrances and tributes to all those who have honorably served in the US Armed Forces.

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10. mohmuseum.org › medal_of_honor › douglas-munroDouglas Munro - National Medal of Honor Museum

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    For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action above and beyond the call of duty as Petty Officer in Charge of a group of 24 Higgins boats, engaged in the evacuation of a battalion of marines trapped by enemy Japanese forces at Point Cruz Guadalcanal, on 27 September 1942.