Guardian of Guadalcanal: The World War II Story of Douglas A. Munro, United States Coast Guard
- ISBN-10
- 0984835148
- ISBN-13
- 9780984835140
- Category
- Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-02
- Author
- Gary Williams
Description
"Douglas Munro joined the Coast Guard intending to be a Quartermaster. But the winds of war dictated a higher need for Signalmen, as the Coast Guards operated jointly with the Navy at levels never repeated. There was no eight-week Basic Training course in 1939. A new recruit was indoctrinated, vaccinated, and issued a uniform. Back then, you became a Third Class Petty Officer through regular self-study, practice, and performance. That is how Douglas Munro earned the Signalman Designator while aboard the CGC Spencer." -- From dust jacket.
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