Battle at Guadalcanal

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Battle at Guadalcanal

A flotilla of Coast Guard landing craft evacuated a battalion of Marines surrounded at Point Cruz, Guadalcanal. For his heroism in this operation, Signalman 1st Class Douglas Munro received the service’s only Medal of Honor. (U.S. Coast Guard)

VIRIN: 220127-G-CG123-1001.JPG

Photo by: USCG

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Resolution: 2143x1775

Size: 0.55 MB

Location: WASHINGTON, DC

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