Yes, that was after about 30 days if I recall...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom in N.J.
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Yes, that was after about 30 days if I recall...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom in N.J.
There was one Marine CO of a large unit (regiment?) who simply did not believe in semi-auto and resisted all efforts to adopt the M1 until ordered to do so. Can't recall the details.
Found I site that says these are Coast Guard, could be USCG on helmet of man looking down the sights. https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...7d5ec002-1.jpg
Seeing the enemy were equipped with similar rifles they weren't at a disadvantage.
Did you know that the Coast Guard had the highest casualty rate of all the services in WWII? They drove the landing craft, usually made multiple trips under fire. I had a hunting buddy who had three sunk out from under him in the island campaign. One Coastie was awarded the MOH for saving trapped Marines on Guadalcanal. They don't just rescue weekend boaters, they are part of the armed defense of the country.
For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action above and beyond the call of duty as Officer-in-Charge of a group of Higgins boats, engaged in the evacuation of a Battalion of Marines trapped by enemy Japanese forces at Point Cruz, Guadalcanal, on September 27, 1942. After making preliminary plans for the evacuation of nearly 500 beleaguered Marines, Munro, under constant risk of his life, daringly led five of his small craft toward the shore. As he closed the beach, he signaled the others to land, and then in order to draw the enemy's fire and protect the heavily loaded boats, he valiantly placed his craft with its two small guns as a shield between the beachhead and the Japanese. When the perilous task of evacuation was nearly completed, Munro was killed by enemy fire, but his crew, two of whom were wounded, carried on until the last boat had loaded and cleared the beach. By his outstanding leadership, expert planning, and dauntless devotion to duty, he and his courageous comrades undoubtedly saved the lives of many who otherwise would have perished. He gallantly gave up his life in defense of his countryQuote:
Originally Posted by bob seijas
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo..._A_Munro-1.jpg
Eddie Albert was USCG. His military career is quite impressive.
Munro's dying words were, "Did we get them all off?"
I am thinking that they are US Coast Guard personnel landing craft operators who are awaiting pick up after losing their boats.