Photo #: NH 102453
Signalman First Class Douglas A. Munro, USCG
Halftone reproduction of a portrait photograph, published in
"Medal of Honor, 1861-1945, The Navy", page 229.
Signalman Munro was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for
"extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action"
during an evacuation under fire of U.S. Marines at Point Cruz,
Guadalcanal, on 27 September 1942.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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