Douglas Albert Munro (October 11, 1919 – September 27, 1942) was a United States coast guardsman who was posthumously decorated with the Medal of Honor for an act of "extraordinary heroism" during World War II. He is the only person to have received the medal for actions performed during service in the Coast Guard. [a]

Jul 26, 2019 · During World War II, Coast Guardsman Douglas Munro gave his life so a detachment of 500 Marines could live. He was honored with the Medal of Honor for his actions and is the only member of the Coast Guard awarded the medal.

U.S. Coast Guard Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War II.

For extraordinary heroism and acts above and beyond the call of duty during World War II, the United States Congress awarded 473 Medals of Honor. To date, 3,534 have been awarded since the inception of the Medal during the US Civil War. Only one has ever been awarded to a US Coast Guardsman.

In the U.S. Coast Guard’s illustrious 227-year history, only one of its members has ever been recognized with the Medal of Honor. Signalman First Class Douglas Munro earned the decoration in September 1942 at Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.

Mar 31, 2022 · Within a year of the ceremony at the White House, Edith Munro, Doug’s mother, reported to the Coast Guard Station to enlist and continue her son’s service and commitment. Reluctant to enlist a gold star, Medal of Honor mother, the Coast Guard tried to turn her away, but Edith was insistent.

Jul 26, 2018 · In recognition of Munro's bravery, President Franklin D. Roosevelt posthumously gave him the Medal of Honor and a Purple Heart on May 27, 1943. Munro’s Medal of Honor is on display at the...