Columns of troop-packed LCIs trail in the wake of a Coast Guard-manned LST en route for the invasion of Cape Sansapor, New Guinea.  The deck of the LST is closely packed with motorized fighting equipment.  1944. PhoM1c. Harry R. Watson. (Coast Guard)
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NARA FILE #:  026-G-2839
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1163

Invasion of Cape Sansapor

RM3 Julius Petrella is buried at sea after being killed in action aboard the USCGC Spencer.


Buried at sea

A Coast Guard seaman died at his battle station aboard the USS MENGES, torpedoed by a Nazi sub in the Mediterranean.  He represents the old Coast Guard expression, &quot;You have to go out, but you don't have to come back&quot;.  PhoM1c.  Arthur Green.  (Coast Guard)
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NARA FILE #:  026-G-2330
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1351