The legacy of Signalman 1st Class Douglas Munro

70 years ago today, Signalman 1st Class Douglas Munro led the evacuation of a Marine battalion from Guadalcanal during a Japanese counterattack. Munro was fatally wounded during the operation and his last words were, "Did they get off?"

Munro was awarded the Medal of Honor and remains the only Coast Guardsman to ever earn the military's highest award for valor.

To learn more about Munro's sacrifice and heroism, visit: http://goo.gl/NZzFX

This documentary reflects on the sacrifices and lasting legacy of Signalman 1st Class Douglas Munro.

U.S. Coast Guard video.

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