US Coast Guardsmen

When WWII broke out, the US Coast Guard become part of the U.S. Navy. Coast Guardsmen continued to patrol the shores of the United States but also performed antisubmarine operations, and worked closely with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

World War II poster:
"Courageous Coast Guardsmen - They were Boy Scouts". Listed are:
Douglas A. Munro, Signalman First-Class U.S.S.C.G., Congressional Medal of Honor
Quentin R. Walsh, Commander U.S.C.O., Navy Cross
Gene Oxley, Coxwain U.S.S.C.G., Silver Star
Paul Leamen Class, Fireman First-Class U.S.C.G Navy Cross
James A. Hirshfielf, Captain U.S.C.G., Navy Cross