This is Medal of Honor History, a weekly series from Berry Law. Only one Coast Guardsman has ever received the Medal of Honor. Douglas Munro served during World War II as a Coast Guard signalman in the Solomon Islands. During a rescue mission under heavy fire, he stayed at the helm of his landing craft to protect Marines evacuating the beach. He made sure everyone else got out alive. He did not survive. His actions saved dozens of lives and earned the Medal of Honor—the only one ever awarded to

33K views · 915 reactions | 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 | Facebook

25 reactions · 4 comments | Sgt. Douglas Simpson lll is back home in Monroe County. Merkle Funeral Home transported Sgt. Simpson late this afternoon from Detroit’s Metro Airport through a portion of Downtown Monroe where a large American flag flew in honor of Sgt. Simpson. Sgt. Simpson is being transported to Merkle Funeral Home Dundee at this hour. Thank you for your Service Sgt. Simpson. | Monroe County Radio - MI | Facebook

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