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Camouflage By Flit Gun. Aboard a Coast Guard-manned LST preparing for the assault upon Tarawa, Jap stronghold in the Gilbert Islands, a Coast Guardsman applies the final touches of a camouflage job with a flit gun. Stock Photo

RM2MEMTMH–Camouflage By Flit Gun. Aboard a Coast Guard-manned LST preparing for the assault upon Tarawa, Jap stronghold in the Gilbert Islands, a Coast Guardsman applies the final touches of a camouflage job with a flit gun.

Gentle Hands Aid the Wounded at Saipan. Falling wounded in the terrific fighting at Saipan, an American invader is transferred from a Coast Guard-manned landing barge to an assault transport off the embattled beaches of the Marianas island. Coast Guardsmen handle the stretcher with extreme care and their serious faces reflect the intentness of job at hand. Stock Photo

RM2ME1F5X–Gentle Hands Aid the Wounded at Saipan. Falling wounded in the terrific fighting at Saipan, an American invader is transferred from a Coast Guard-manned landing barge to an assault transport off the embattled beaches of the Marianas island. Coast Guardsmen handle the stretcher with extreme care and their serious faces reflect the intentness of job at hand.

Women Afloat. Paint job-- Second Lieut. Betty Burkhardt, U.S. Army Nursing Corps, passes the time touching up the deck of a Coast Guard-manned carrying her hospital unit through the Indian Ocean to a duty station somewhere in the China-Burma-India theatre. Lieutenant Burkhardt's home is in Menominee, Mich. Stock Photo

RM2ME5Y8H–Women Afloat. Paint job-- Second Lieut. Betty Burkhardt, U.S. Army Nursing Corps, passes the time touching up the deck of a Coast Guard-manned carrying her hospital unit through the Indian Ocean to a duty station somewhere in the China-Burma-India theatre. Lieutenant Burkhardt's home is in Menominee, Mich.

The American Invaders Push Ever Westward. A Coast Guard combat photographer catches American troops as they dash down the ramps of an LCI and across the beach during the invasion of Sarmi, Dutch New Guinea, on May 17. Jap snipers and machinegunners, hiding in the jungle that creeps close to the beach, put up stiff resistance against the attackers, but the beachhead was secure in a matter of hours. Stock Photo

RM2ME0WF2–The American Invaders Push Ever Westward. A Coast Guard combat photographer catches American troops as they dash down the ramps of an LCI and across the beach during the invasion of Sarmi, Dutch New Guinea, on May 17. Jap snipers and machinegunners, hiding in the jungle that creeps close to the beach, put up stiff resistance against the attackers, but the beachhead was secure in a matter of hours.

LST Invaders Secure Yankee Hold on Sarmi. Coming in close behind the first waves of LCIs and LCVPs, a flotilla of troop-packed LSTs, many of them manned by Coast Guardsmen, secure the beachhead and seal the capture of Sarmi on the north coast of Dutch New Guinea during the invasion of May 17. This picture, taken by a Coast Guard combat photographer, makes a striking silhouette of the LSTs nosing the beach and fighters swinging toward the front line. Stock Photo

RM2ME5P8B–LST Invaders Secure Yankee Hold on Sarmi. Coming in close behind the first waves of LCIs and LCVPs, a flotilla of troop-packed LSTs, many of them manned by Coast Guardsmen, secure the beachhead and seal the capture of Sarmi on the north coast of Dutch New Guinea during the invasion of May 17. This picture, taken by a Coast Guard combat photographer, makes a striking silhouette of the LSTs nosing the beach and fighters swinging toward the front line.

Coast Guard Rear Admiral Swears in 17-Year-Old Youth. Rear Admiral Frank J. Gorman, Coast Guard Chief Finance and Supply Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, congratulates 17-year-old Argyle Norwood Finney Jr., after swearing the youth into the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve recently at Baltimore, Maryland. The Admiral's home is Washington, D.C. Young Finney is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Argyle N. Finney Sr. of Washington, D.C. Stock Photo

RM2MENAET–Coast Guard Rear Admiral Swears in 17-Year-Old Youth. Rear Admiral Frank J. Gorman, Coast Guard Chief Finance and Supply Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, congratulates 17-year-old Argyle Norwood Finney Jr., after swearing the youth into the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve recently at Baltimore, Maryland. The Admiral's home is Washington, D.C. Young Finney is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Argyle N. Finney Sr. of Washington, D.C.

Back of the 'Front Line' on Wakde. Dead and wounded fighting men are shown behind the 'front line' in the invasion of Wakde Island, off Dutch New Guinea, in this picture by a Coast Guard combat photographer who covered this important American conquest in the South Pacific May 17 and 18. The wounded are awaiting transfer to Coast Guard-manned LSTs; the dead to burial places on New Guinea's mainland. The 'front line' was only 50 yards from the beach, as Jap snipers and machine gunners met the invaders with heavy fire. Stock Photo

RM2ME3BG4–Back of the 'Front Line' on Wakde. Dead and wounded fighting men are shown behind the 'front line' in the invasion of Wakde Island, off Dutch New Guinea, in this picture by a Coast Guard combat photographer who covered this important American conquest in the South Pacific May 17 and 18. The wounded are awaiting transfer to Coast Guard-manned LSTs; the dead to burial places on New Guinea's mainland. The 'front line' was only 50 yards from the beach, as Jap snipers and machine gunners met the invaders with heavy fire.

Photograph of Coast Guardsman Robert Barr with a Japanese Child. De-Indoctrinated Jap. Like most Japanese children, this Nip youngster probably was indoctrinated with our enemy's philosophy before he was able to walk. But a few weeks of American kindness and medical attention accomplished a thorough job of de-indoctrination on him. The child was found injured on Saipan and brought aboard a Coast Guard-manned invasion transport. Soon he was healthy, happy devoted. He was returned to his people after the island was secured. His special pal aboard the ship was Coast Guardsman Robert Barr, with wh Stock Photo

RM2MEN8PF–Photograph of Coast Guardsman Robert Barr with a Japanese Child. De-Indoctrinated Jap. Like most Japanese children, this Nip youngster probably was indoctrinated with our enemy's philosophy before he was able to walk. But a few weeks of American kindness and medical attention accomplished a thorough job of de-indoctrination on him. The child was found injured on Saipan and brought aboard a Coast Guard-manned invasion transport. Soon he was healthy, happy devoted. He was returned to his people after the island was secured. His special pal aboard the ship was Coast Guardsman Robert Barr, with wh

The Coast Guard Brings Out the Wounded. Pharmacist's Mate on the job -- Aboard a Coast Guard-manned LST somewhere in the Pacific invasion zone, Marine Corp. John T. Curry (right) of Decatur, Illinois, wounded in a beach assault, exhibits a bullet-riddled Jap battle flag to two Coast Guardsmen on duty in the floating hospital. They are David Green (foreground), pharmacist's mate second class, of Staten Island, N.Y. and Shelby K. Lay, boatswain's mate second class, of Harrison, Arkansas. Stock Photo

RM2MERCGW–The Coast Guard Brings Out the Wounded. Pharmacist's Mate on the job -- Aboard a Coast Guard-manned LST somewhere in the Pacific invasion zone, Marine Corp. John T. Curry (right) of Decatur, Illinois, wounded in a beach assault, exhibits a bullet-riddled Jap battle flag to two Coast Guardsmen on duty in the floating hospital. They are David Green (foreground), pharmacist's mate second class, of Staten Island, N.Y. and Shelby K. Lay, boatswain's mate second class, of Harrison, Arkansas.

Cheer Up, Chum. Everything 'll Be Okay. A saddened little refugee boy -- his laughter lost with his home in the war-ravaged Pacific -- seems dubious about donning the life jacket aboard a Coast Guard-manned transport en route from the combat zone. To Coast Guardsman John Brady, boatswain's mate second class, the job of cheering up the youngster is tougher, in a way, than the invasion beaches of Tulagi, Guadalcanal, Rendova, and New Georgia, where Brady ran landing barges under Jap fire. The Coast Guardsman's home is in Long Island, N.Y. Stock Photo

RM2MENJTA–Cheer Up, Chum. Everything 'll Be Okay. A saddened little refugee boy -- his laughter lost with his home in the war-ravaged Pacific -- seems dubious about donning the life jacket aboard a Coast Guard-manned transport en route from the combat zone. To Coast Guardsman John Brady, boatswain's mate second class, the job of cheering up the youngster is tougher, in a way, than the invasion beaches of Tulagi, Guadalcanal, Rendova, and New Georgia, where Brady ran landing barges under Jap fire. The Coast Guardsman's home is in Long Island, N.Y.

''It's Time For a Change''. 'Steady, mate. Don't foul up the rigging.' Game for any emergency, three Coast Guard boatswain's mates man the safety pins and meet a crisis for a little refugee baby girl aboard a Coast Guard-manned troop transport steaming out of the Far Pacific war theatre. Hand, toughened by handling cables and winches, may fumble a bit on this delicate operation as they tackle a job of 'shemanship' that was never covered in the Bluejacket's Manual. Let their wives take note. The Coast Guardsmen are, left to right: Bernard C. Dahlen, chief boatswain's mate, of New Orleans, La.; Stock Photo

RM2MEMWWA–''It's Time For a Change''. 'Steady, mate. Don't foul up the rigging.' Game for any emergency, three Coast Guard boatswain's mates man the safety pins and meet a crisis for a little refugee baby girl aboard a Coast Guard-manned troop transport steaming out of the Far Pacific war theatre. Hand, toughened by handling cables and winches, may fumble a bit on this delicate operation as they tackle a job of 'shemanship' that was never covered in the Bluejacket's Manual. Let their wives take note. The Coast Guardsmen are, left to right: Bernard C. Dahlen, chief boatswain's mate, of New Orleans, La.;

Amtracs Hit the Shore of Geruma Shima. Into a Glassy cove under steep, black cliffs, army amtracs from Coast Guard-manned LSTs strike the shore of Geruma Shima in the Ryukyus. On this island 17 miles from Okinawa, soldiers of the 77th division found feeble resistance, after fleet guns had poured shells into the hills and ridges. The Geruma Shima action -- one of eight in the Kerama Retto group -- preceded the major invasion of Okinawa by a few days, as the huge American task force carried the attack close to Japan's home islands. This picture is an excerpt from a U.S. Coast Guard movie film fl Stock Photo

RM2ME59D1–Amtracs Hit the Shore of Geruma Shima. Into a Glassy cove under steep, black cliffs, army amtracs from Coast Guard-manned LSTs strike the shore of Geruma Shima in the Ryukyus. On this island 17 miles from Okinawa, soldiers of the 77th division found feeble resistance, after fleet guns had poured shells into the hills and ridges. The Geruma Shima action -- one of eight in the Kerama Retto group -- preceded the major invasion of Okinawa by a few days, as the huge American task force carried the attack close to Japan's home islands. This picture is an excerpt from a U.S. Coast Guard movie film fl

Stars and Stripes Fly Over Japanese Colonial Soil. Troops of the Army's battle-hardened 77th division watch the American flag rise to the top of a hastily erected flag pole on Geruma Shima in the Keramas group of the Ryukyus a few days before the vast 1,400 ship armada established the Okinawa beachhead 17 miles away. The flag was provided by Coast Guard Lieut. John H. Judge, skipper of a Coast Guard-manned LST which unloaded men and supplies on Geruma Shima. Lieut. Judge live in Belmont, Mass. This picture is an excerpt from a U.S. Coast Guard movie film flown back to the U.S. from the Ryukyus Stock Photo

RM2ME2137–Stars and Stripes Fly Over Japanese Colonial Soil. Troops of the Army's battle-hardened 77th division watch the American flag rise to the top of a hastily erected flag pole on Geruma Shima in the Keramas group of the Ryukyus a few days before the vast 1,400 ship armada established the Okinawa beachhead 17 miles away. The flag was provided by Coast Guard Lieut. John H. Judge, skipper of a Coast Guard-manned LST which unloaded men and supplies on Geruma Shima. Lieut. Judge live in Belmont, Mass. This picture is an excerpt from a U.S. Coast Guard movie film flown back to the U.S. from the Ryukyus

Gravestone of Harvey Fletcher Johnson, Rear Admiral, Engineer-in-Chief 1935-1946. Stock Photo

RM2MEKEHM–Gravestone of Harvey Fletcher Johnson, Rear Admiral, Engineer-in-Chief 1935-1946.

Captain Kerr, Norfolk, Virginia. Stock Photo

RM2METAKJ–Captain Kerr, Norfolk, Virginia.

RM2ME5YPE–Gravestone of Harvey Fletcher Johnson, Rear Admiral, Engineer-in-Chief 1935-1946.

RM2MEKX8T–Gravestone of Harvey Fletcher Johnson, Rear Admiral, Engineer-in-Chief 1935-1946.

Portrait of Rear Admiral Harvey F. Johnson. Stock Photo

RM2METAKF–Portrait of Rear Admiral Harvey F. Johnson.

A Coast Guard Dad Welcomes Home His Coast Guard Son. Coast Guard Captain Chester H. Jones, Sr., Chief, Auxiliary Division, 'bats the breeze' with this Coast Guard son, Chester H. Jones Jr., home from participation in the invasion of the Normandy coast. Coast Guardsman Jones, 19, motor machinist's mate, third class, served aboard an 83 foot Coast Guard Rescue Cutter on D-Day and the critical days that followed. The flotilla of 83 footers saved more than 1,400 Allied fighting men from death in the Channel. Since D-Day, Jones has been working out of English ports, still on his errand of mercy in Stock Photo

RM2MER37N–A Coast Guard Dad Welcomes Home His Coast Guard Son. Coast Guard Captain Chester H. Jones, Sr., Chief, Auxiliary Division, 'bats the breeze' with this Coast Guard son, Chester H. Jones Jr., home from participation in the invasion of the Normandy coast. Coast Guardsman Jones, 19, motor machinist's mate, third class, served aboard an 83 foot Coast Guard Rescue Cutter on D-Day and the critical days that followed. The flotilla of 83 footers saved more than 1,400 Allied fighting men from death in the Channel. Since D-Day, Jones has been working out of English ports, still on his errand of mercy in

Rear Admiral C.E. Olsen presents a check to Rear Admiral F. T. Kenner for the Coast Guard Welfare Fund. Coast Guard Welfare Fund got a #3,160 boost today (Jan. 13) when Rear Admiral C.E. Olsen, (right) commandant of the 14th Naval District, presented a check for that amount to Rear Admiral F. T. Kenner, commander of the 14th Coast Guard District. The check was presented as result of the 1955 14th Naval District Combined Charity Drive which ended with a whopping $220,000 to be distributed to eight local charity organizations. Stock Photo

RM2MET031–Rear Admiral C.E. Olsen presents a check to Rear Admiral F. T. Kenner for the Coast Guard Welfare Fund. Coast Guard Welfare Fund got a #3,160 boost today (Jan. 13) when Rear Admiral C.E. Olsen, (right) commandant of the 14th Naval District, presented a check for that amount to Rear Admiral F. T. Kenner, commander of the 14th Coast Guard District. The check was presented as result of the 1955 14th Naval District Combined Charity Drive which ended with a whopping $220,000 to be distributed to eight local charity organizations.

Photograph of a plaque being presented to Rear Admiral Frank Leamy on his departure from the New London, Connecticut area. Stock Photo

RM2MEPRHH–Photograph of a plaque being presented to Rear Admiral Frank Leamy on his departure from the New London, Connecticut area.

Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG. Stock Photo

RM2MER86J–Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG.

George M. Humphrey and Richard M. Nixon on Opening Day of Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial in Washington, DC. Picture shows George M. Humphrey at podium and Richard Nixon standing to the left of the podium. Stock Photo

RM2MER854–George M. Humphrey and Richard M. Nixon on Opening Day of Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial in Washington, DC. Picture shows George M. Humphrey at podium and Richard Nixon standing to the left of the podium.

Captain Frank A. Leamy, USCG (Left) receiving Navy Commendation Ribbon from VADM Merlin O'Neill, Commandant of USCG. 5 May 1948. Stock Photo

RM2MERDCY–Captain Frank A. Leamy, USCG (Left) receiving Navy Commendation Ribbon from VADM Merlin O'Neill, Commandant of USCG. 5 May 1948.

Mississippi Coast Guardsman Commended For Heroic Sea Rescue. Coast Guardsman Farrol D. Holloman, coxswain, of McComb, Miss., is congratulated for winning the Commendation Ribbon by Coast Guard Captain Frank A. Leamy, the skipper, at a muster of the ship's company aboard a Coast Guard-manned invasion transport somewhere in European war waters. The Commendation, signed by Secretary of the Navy Forrestal, cited Holloman for 'outstanding courage while attached to a U.S. transport in rescuing a man from drowning in St. Georges Channel.' The citation read further that Holloman 'dived overboard and , Stock Photo

RM2MERJ3D–Mississippi Coast Guardsman Commended For Heroic Sea Rescue. Coast Guardsman Farrol D. Holloman, coxswain, of McComb, Miss., is congratulated for winning the Commendation Ribbon by Coast Guard Captain Frank A. Leamy, the skipper, at a muster of the ship's company aboard a Coast Guard-manned invasion transport somewhere in European war waters. The Commendation, signed by Secretary of the Navy Forrestal, cited Holloman for 'outstanding courage while attached to a U.S. transport in rescuing a man from drowning in St. Georges Channel.' The citation read further that Holloman 'dived overboard and ,

Opening Day of Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial in Washington, DC. Picture shows George M. Humphrey arranging wreath in front of Alexander Hamilton statue as Richard Nixon looks on. Stock Photo

RM2MEPEB2–Opening Day of Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial in Washington, DC. Picture shows George M. Humphrey arranging wreath in front of Alexander Hamilton statue as Richard Nixon looks on.

Photograph of a Man and Woman Standing in Front of Alexander Hamilton Statue. Stock Photo

RM2MENW8J–Photograph of a Man and Woman Standing in Front of Alexander Hamilton Statue.

H.R.H. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, viewing a mounted photograph display. Stock Photo

RM2MEPMTE–H.R.H. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, viewing a mounted photograph display.

Portrait of Chester H. Jones. Stock Photo

RM2MERY8C–Portrait of Chester H. Jones.

Reverend Alexander Hamilton and the Honorable John F. Shelley Placing a Wreath at the Grave of Alexander Hamilton in Trinity Churchyard. The 200th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Hamilton and the 167th anniversary of the Coast Guard he founded were observed in New York City August 4th by members of Congress, Coast Guard, Coast Guard League officials, and numerous members of various civic groups. Pictured above placing a wreath at the grave of Alexander Hamilton in Trinity Churchyard are the Reverend Alexander Hamilton (left) of Norwalk, Conn., a great-great-grandson of the statesman, and Stock Photo

RM2ME2347–Reverend Alexander Hamilton and the Honorable John F. Shelley Placing a Wreath at the Grave of Alexander Hamilton in Trinity Churchyard. The 200th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Hamilton and the 167th anniversary of the Coast Guard he founded were observed in New York City August 4th by members of Congress, Coast Guard, Coast Guard League officials, and numerous members of various civic groups. Pictured above placing a wreath at the grave of Alexander Hamilton in Trinity Churchyard are the Reverend Alexander Hamilton (left) of Norwalk, Conn., a great-great-grandson of the statesman, and

Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG. Captain Harold C. Moore, Chief of Staff of the Ninth Coast Guard District congratulates Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG, upon attaining his new two star rank of Rear Admiral. Rear Admiral Leamy assumed the command of the Ninth Coast Guard District on 1 September, 1954, relieving Rear Admiral Roy L. Raney who is now Commander, First Coast Guard District, Boston, Mass. Prior to taking over the Command of the Ninth District, Admiral Leamy was Commanding Officer of the Eighth Coast Guard District, New Orleans, La. Stock Photo

RM2MEPBC0–Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG. Captain Harold C. Moore, Chief of Staff of the Ninth Coast Guard District congratulates Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG, upon attaining his new two star rank of Rear Admiral. Rear Admiral Leamy assumed the command of the Ninth Coast Guard District on 1 September, 1954, relieving Rear Admiral Roy L. Raney who is now Commander, First Coast Guard District, Boston, Mass. Prior to taking over the Command of the Ninth District, Admiral Leamy was Commanding Officer of the Eighth Coast Guard District, New Orleans, La.

Captain Frank A. Leamy presents 8th District Coast Guard Auxiliary Past Commodore Delmo L. Johnson, with a plaque in recognition of his service. 'I desire to express to you my deep appreciation for services you have given to the Coast Guard Auxiliary,' states Captain Frank A. Leamy USCG (right), Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, as he presents 8th District Coast Guard Auxiliary Past Commodore Delmo L. Johnson, with a plaque in recognition of his service, during the District Auxiliary board meeting at the Coast Guard Barracks on Lake Pontchartrain recently. Captain Leamy also cited Johnson, Stock Photo

RM2MENF20–Captain Frank A. Leamy presents 8th District Coast Guard Auxiliary Past Commodore Delmo L. Johnson, with a plaque in recognition of his service. 'I desire to express to you my deep appreciation for services you have given to the Coast Guard Auxiliary,' states Captain Frank A. Leamy USCG (right), Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, as he presents 8th District Coast Guard Auxiliary Past Commodore Delmo L. Johnson, with a plaque in recognition of his service, during the District Auxiliary board meeting at the Coast Guard Barracks on Lake Pontchartrain recently. Captain Leamy also cited Johnson,

RM2MER1T0–Capt. Frank A. Leamy.

Rear Admiral Lawrence R. Daspit, U.S. Navy, presents a plaque to Rear Admiral F. A. Leamy, superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Rear Admiral Lawrence R. Daspit, USN, (left), commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, presents a plaque to Rear Admiral F.A. Leamy, USCG, superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The plaque, which displays the emblem of the North Atlantic Submarine Fleet, was given to Admiral Leamy 'in appreciation of his loyal friendship to the Submarine Force, United States Atlantic Fleet.'. Stock Photo

RM2MET1PN–Rear Admiral Lawrence R. Daspit, U.S. Navy, presents a plaque to Rear Admiral F. A. Leamy, superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Rear Admiral Lawrence R. Daspit, USN, (left), commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, presents a plaque to Rear Admiral F.A. Leamy, USCG, superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The plaque, which displays the emblem of the North Atlantic Submarine Fleet, was given to Admiral Leamy 'in appreciation of his loyal friendship to the Submarine Force, United States Atlantic Fleet.'.

Coast Guard Captain of Washington, DC, Awarded Legion of Merit. Admiral Joseph F. Farley, USCG, Commandant of the Coast Guard, presents the Legion of Merit to Captain Frank T. Kenner, USCG, of Washington, D.C., Chief of the Program Planning Division at Coast Guard Headquarters. The medal was awarded to Captain Kenner by General Headquarters of the U.S. Army Forces in the Pacific, for his exceptionally meritorious services in New Guinea and the Philippines as Commander of the Coast Guard Army Detachment there. In manning and operating more than two hundred Army vessels, repairing and maintainin Stock Photo

RM2MERNAG–Coast Guard Captain of Washington, DC, Awarded Legion of Merit. Admiral Joseph F. Farley, USCG, Commandant of the Coast Guard, presents the Legion of Merit to Captain Frank T. Kenner, USCG, of Washington, D.C., Chief of the Program Planning Division at Coast Guard Headquarters. The medal was awarded to Captain Kenner by General Headquarters of the U.S. Army Forces in the Pacific, for his exceptionally meritorious services in New Guinea and the Philippines as Commander of the Coast Guard Army Detachment there. In manning and operating more than two hundred Army vessels, repairing and maintainin

Captain Frank A. Leamy congratulates Lieutenant Mary L. Ireland of the SPARS, who is the sole SPAR on active duty in the 8th Coast Guard District. It's the 11th anniversary of the Coast Guard Women's Reserve, better known as the 'SPARS' and Captain Frank A. Leamy, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District (right), congratulates Lieutenant Mary L. Ireland of the SPARS, who is the sole SPAR on active duty in the 8th Coast Guard District. She serves as Administrative Assistant to the Director of Reserve, 8th Coast Guard District, and collaterally as District Morale Officer. Stock Photo

RM2MERB4B–Captain Frank A. Leamy congratulates Lieutenant Mary L. Ireland of the SPARS, who is the sole SPAR on active duty in the 8th Coast Guard District. It's the 11th anniversary of the Coast Guard Women's Reserve, better known as the 'SPARS' and Captain Frank A. Leamy, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District (right), congratulates Lieutenant Mary L. Ireland of the SPARS, who is the sole SPAR on active duty in the 8th Coast Guard District. She serves as Administrative Assistant to the Director of Reserve, 8th Coast Guard District, and collaterally as District Morale Officer.

RM2MENMP9–Photograph of a Man and Woman Standing in Front of Alexander Hamilton Statue.

Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, Superintendent, U.S. Coast Guard Academy with Commanding Officers. Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, Superintendent, U.S. Coast Guard Academy (standing), Rear Admiral W.W. Kenner, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, (left), and Commander James W. Williams Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Air Station, Miami, (right). Stock Photo

RM2MEMYJJ–Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, Superintendent, U.S. Coast Guard Academy with Commanding Officers. Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, Superintendent, U.S. Coast Guard Academy (standing), Rear Admiral W.W. Kenner, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, (left), and Commander James W. Williams Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Air Station, Miami, (right).

Frank T. Kenner on phone at desk. Stock Photo

RM2MEP59M–Frank T. Kenner on phone at desk.

Vice Admiral Alfred C. Richmond, Coast Guard Commandant, and the Honorable John F. Shelley Placing a Wreath at the Base of the Coast Guard Memorial in Battery Park, Manhattan. The 200th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Hamilton and the 167th anniversary of the Coast Guard he founded were observed in New York City August 4th by members of Congress, Coast Guard, Coast Guard League officials, and numerous members of various civic groups. Pictured above placing a wreath at the base of the Coast Guard Memorial in Battery Park, Manhattan, are Vice Admiral Alfred C. Richmond (left), USCG, Coast Stock Photo

RM2ME0HJR–Vice Admiral Alfred C. Richmond, Coast Guard Commandant, and the Honorable John F. Shelley Placing a Wreath at the Base of the Coast Guard Memorial in Battery Park, Manhattan. The 200th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Hamilton and the 167th anniversary of the Coast Guard he founded were observed in New York City August 4th by members of Congress, Coast Guard, Coast Guard League officials, and numerous members of various civic groups. Pictured above placing a wreath at the base of the Coast Guard Memorial in Battery Park, Manhattan, are Vice Admiral Alfred C. Richmond (left), USCG, Coast

Photograph of Coast Guard Personnel Carrying a Framed Portrait. Stock Photo

RM2MERGFC–Photograph of Coast Guard Personnel Carrying a Framed Portrait.

RM2MERE5N–Photograph of a Man and Woman Standing in Front of Alexander Hamilton Statue.

Congressman Shelby is rep. of 5th Dist. San Francisco, California. Swearing-in of Congressman John Shelby as CDR(T) USCGR. Cong Shelby (left) taking oath from VADM Merlin O'Neill, Commandant at Washington, D.C. Hq. Stock Photo

RM2MEREXN–Congressman Shelby is rep. of 5th Dist. San Francisco, California. Swearing-in of Congressman John Shelby as CDR(T) USCGR. Cong Shelby (left) taking oath from VADM Merlin O'Neill, Commandant at Washington, D.C. Hq.

Officers of the U.S. Coast Guard Cadet Practice Squadron being presented to H.R.H. Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Officers of the U.S. Coast Guard Cadet Practice Squadron being presented to H.R.H. Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, on the occasion of his visit on board the Coast Guard training bark EAGLE during the Squadron's port call at London last week. (July 9-14). Stock Photo

RM2MER5HE–Officers of the U.S. Coast Guard Cadet Practice Squadron being presented to H.R.H. Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Officers of the U.S. Coast Guard Cadet Practice Squadron being presented to H.R.H. Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, on the occasion of his visit on board the Coast Guard training bark EAGLE during the Squadron's port call at London last week. (July 9-14).

Photograph of Commander Frank J. Bennet, USCG, with Captain Frank A. Leamy, USCG, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, who just presented him with his letter of retirement. Two Down -- Try For Four? Retired from active Coast Guard service for the second time Commander Frank J. Bennet, USCG, retrospects over his 34-year career with Captain Frank A. Leamy, USCG, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, who just presented him with his letter of retirement. The 58-year-old Commander, a native of Brooklyn war originally retired in 1946 and went to work as an Estimator at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard in Stock Photo

RM2MERNC1–Photograph of Commander Frank J. Bennet, USCG, with Captain Frank A. Leamy, USCG, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, who just presented him with his letter of retirement. Two Down -- Try For Four? Retired from active Coast Guard service for the second time Commander Frank J. Bennet, USCG, retrospects over his 34-year career with Captain Frank A. Leamy, USCG, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, who just presented him with his letter of retirement. The 58-year-old Commander, a native of Brooklyn war originally retired in 1946 and went to work as an Estimator at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard in

Captain Frank A. Leamy and newly appointed officers of the 8th Coast Guard District Auxiliary. Future plans of the Coast Guard Auxiliary are discussed by Captain Frank A. Leamy (left), USCG, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, and newly appointed officers of the 8th Coast Guard District Auxiliary. Next to Captain Leamy stands L. J. Trudeau who was sworn in as Commodore of the 8th District Auxiliary, and Dr. J. W. Rosenthal who became Captain of Division #4. The two new officers, both native sons of the Crescent City, were administered their oath's of office during the District Auxiliary's Ins Stock Photo

RM2MERY95–Captain Frank A. Leamy and newly appointed officers of the 8th Coast Guard District Auxiliary. Future plans of the Coast Guard Auxiliary are discussed by Captain Frank A. Leamy (left), USCG, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, and newly appointed officers of the 8th Coast Guard District Auxiliary. Next to Captain Leamy stands L. J. Trudeau who was sworn in as Commodore of the 8th District Auxiliary, and Dr. J. W. Rosenthal who became Captain of Division #4. The two new officers, both native sons of the Crescent City, were administered their oath's of office during the District Auxiliary's Ins

RM2MET10H–Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG.

RM2MERJ3X–Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG.

Captain George Lautrup, commanding officer of the Naval Submarine Base, presents a plaque to Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy. Captain George Lautrup, USN, left, commanding officer of the Naval Submarine Base, presents a plaque to Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG, superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The plaque, displaying the traditional submarine service dolphins, bears the inscription, 'Presented to Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG, upon the occasion of his departure from the New London, Connecticut, area, by the Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Submarine Base, New London.' Admiral Le Stock Photo

RM2MDX1TN–Captain George Lautrup, commanding officer of the Naval Submarine Base, presents a plaque to Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy. Captain George Lautrup, USN, left, commanding officer of the Naval Submarine Base, presents a plaque to Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG, superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The plaque, displaying the traditional submarine service dolphins, bears the inscription, 'Presented to Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG, upon the occasion of his departure from the New London, Connecticut, area, by the Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Submarine Base, New London.' Admiral Le

Oil painting of Rear Admiral Leamy is presented to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy during the change of command ceremony. The oil painting of Rear Admiral Leamy is presented to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy during the change of command ceremony. The presentation was made by Charles Wall on behalf of the USS Tampa Post, American Legion, New York City. On the extreme right is Mr. Irwin Hoffman, the artist. Stock Photo

RM2MEP8CD–Oil painting of Rear Admiral Leamy is presented to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy during the change of command ceremony. The oil painting of Rear Admiral Leamy is presented to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy during the change of command ceremony. The presentation was made by Charles Wall on behalf of the USS Tampa Post, American Legion, New York City. On the extreme right is Mr. Irwin Hoffman, the artist.

Command of a Fighting Ship Changes Hands. Captain Raymond J. Mauerman (right), U.S. Coast Guard, who participated in for major invasions in the European War Theatre, congratulates Captain Frank A. Leamy, U.S. Coast Guard, on his succession to the command of a Coast Guard-manned invasion transport. Captain Leamy took over from Captain Mauerman somewhere in Europe's war waters. The transport, one of the oldest in this war, saw action in five invasions as well as doing transport duty in the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. Captain Mauerman's home is in Chevy Chase, M Stock Photo

RM2MER7EE–Command of a Fighting Ship Changes Hands. Captain Raymond J. Mauerman (right), U.S. Coast Guard, who participated in for major invasions in the European War Theatre, congratulates Captain Frank A. Leamy, U.S. Coast Guard, on his succession to the command of a Coast Guard-manned invasion transport. Captain Leamy took over from Captain Mauerman somewhere in Europe's war waters. The transport, one of the oldest in this war, saw action in five invasions as well as doing transport duty in the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. Captain Mauerman's home is in Chevy Chase, M

George M. Humphrey and Richard M. Nixon on Opening Day of Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial in Washington, DC. Picture shows George M. Humphrey and Richard Nixon by Alexander Hamilton statue in front of U.S. Treasury Building in Washington, DC. Stock Photo

RM2MENDYM–George M. Humphrey and Richard M. Nixon on Opening Day of Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial in Washington, DC. Picture shows George M. Humphrey and Richard Nixon by Alexander Hamilton statue in front of U.S. Treasury Building in Washington, DC.

RM2MERGEK–Portrait of Frank A. Leamy.

Painting of Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy. Picture shows a group standing around an oil painting of Frank A. Leamy. Stock Photo

RM2MEPM03–Painting of Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy. Picture shows a group standing around an oil painting of Frank A. Leamy.

Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG, is congratulated by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, A. Gilmore Flues, after he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG, is congratulated by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, A. Gilmore Flues, after he was awarded the Legion of Merit at the United States Coast Guard Academy last Saturday. The presentation was made by Mr. Flues during the change of command ceremonies which saw Rear Admiral Stephen Hadley Evans succeed Admiral Leamy as Superintendent of the Academy. The ceremony also marked the retirement of Admiral Leamy after Stock Photo

RM2MDYDPF–Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG, is congratulated by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, A. Gilmore Flues, after he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG, is congratulated by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, A. Gilmore Flues, after he was awarded the Legion of Merit at the United States Coast Guard Academy last Saturday. The presentation was made by Mr. Flues during the change of command ceremonies which saw Rear Admiral Stephen Hadley Evans succeed Admiral Leamy as Superintendent of the Academy. The ceremony also marked the retirement of Admiral Leamy after

Photograph of a Portrait of Alexander Hamilton Artwork. Stock Photo

RM2MET8FY–Photograph of a Portrait of Alexander Hamilton Artwork.

Captain Frank A. Leamy congratulates retiring deputy Shipping Commissioner Claude H. Hayes. Captain Frank A. Leamy, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, New Orleans, smilingly congratulates retiring deputy Shipping Commissioner Claude H. Hayes, during brief ceremonies honoring Hayes at the Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association, New Orleans Chapter, luncheon recently at the Coast Guard Port Security Barracks, New Orleans. Stock Photo

RM2MER366–Captain Frank A. Leamy congratulates retiring deputy Shipping Commissioner Claude H. Hayes. Captain Frank A. Leamy, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, New Orleans, smilingly congratulates retiring deputy Shipping Commissioner Claude H. Hayes, during brief ceremonies honoring Hayes at the Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association, New Orleans Chapter, luncheon recently at the Coast Guard Port Security Barracks, New Orleans.

Captain Frank A. Leamy, Commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District, being sworn in as Rear Admiral. Picture shows Captain Frank A. Leamy, Commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District (Great Lakes Area) being sworn in today as Rear Admiral by Captain Harold C. Moore, Chief of Staff of the Ninth Coast Guard District. Stock Photo

RM2MEPGFB–Captain Frank A. Leamy, Commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District, being sworn in as Rear Admiral. Picture shows Captain Frank A. Leamy, Commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District (Great Lakes Area) being sworn in today as Rear Admiral by Captain Harold C. Moore, Chief of Staff of the Ninth Coast Guard District.

Captain Frank Leamy with others. Stock Photo

RM2MERJ39–Captain Frank Leamy with others.

Captain Frank A. Leamy talks over UN Day activities with retired Navy Captain Thomas E. Lewis of the New Orleans Port Commission. Captain Frank A. Leamy, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, New Orleans, talks over UN Day activities in front of New Orleans City Hall, with retired Navy Captain Thomas E. Lewis of the New Orleans Port Commission. Stock Photo

RM2MENF0N–Captain Frank A. Leamy talks over UN Day activities with retired Navy Captain Thomas E. Lewis of the New Orleans Port Commission. Captain Frank A. Leamy, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, New Orleans, talks over UN Day activities in front of New Orleans City Hall, with retired Navy Captain Thomas E. Lewis of the New Orleans Port Commission.

Rear Admiral Stephen Hadley Evans, USCG, reads his orders directing him to become Superintendent of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Rear Admiral Stephen Hadley Evans, USCG, reads his orders directing him to become Superintendent of the United States Coast Guard Academy during the change of command ceremonies at New London last Saturday. On the right is Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG, who was relieved as Superintendent after three years at that post. Admiral Evans came to New London from Honolulu where he was Commander of the Fourteenth Coast Guard District. Stock Photo

RM2MDXD32–Rear Admiral Stephen Hadley Evans, USCG, reads his orders directing him to become Superintendent of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Rear Admiral Stephen Hadley Evans, USCG, reads his orders directing him to become Superintendent of the United States Coast Guard Academy during the change of command ceremonies at New London last Saturday. On the right is Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG, who was relieved as Superintendent after three years at that post. Admiral Evans came to New London from Honolulu where he was Commander of the Fourteenth Coast Guard District.

Retirement day for two USCG Commanders, Thomas S. Coffee and Francis R. Dillenkoffer. This picture shows 'retirement' day for two USCG Commanders, Thomas S. Coffee (2nd from left) and Francis R. Dillenkoffer (extreme right). The others shown are Captain Frank A. Leamy (far left) and commander J. F. Kettler (second from right). Stock Photo

RM2MERT7D–Retirement day for two USCG Commanders, Thomas S. Coffee and Francis R. Dillenkoffer. This picture shows 'retirement' day for two USCG Commanders, Thomas S. Coffee (2nd from left) and Francis R. Dillenkoffer (extreme right). The others shown are Captain Frank A. Leamy (far left) and commander J. F. Kettler (second from right).

Rear Admiral Frank T. Kenner, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, 14th Coast Guard District. Stock Photo

RM2MEPM0T–Rear Admiral Frank T. Kenner, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, 14th Coast Guard District.

Plaque presented to Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy USCG by the City Council of New London. Stock Photo

RM2MERE5W–Plaque presented to Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy USCG by the City Council of New London.

RM2METERR–Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG.

Portrait of Frank T. Kenner, covered. Stock Photo

RM2MEPP3C–Portrait of Frank T. Kenner, covered.

Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy and others. Stock Photo

RM2MEPNDY–Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy and others.

Frank T. Kenner being sworn in. Stock Photo

RM2MERXF6–Frank T. Kenner being sworn in.

George M. Humphrey and Richard M. Nixon on Opening Day of Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial in Washington, DC. Picture shows George M. Humphrey and woman at podium and Richard Nixon standing to the left of the podium. Stock Photo

RM2MER1RX–George M. Humphrey and Richard M. Nixon on Opening Day of Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial in Washington, DC. Picture shows George M. Humphrey and woman at podium and Richard Nixon standing to the left of the podium.

Photograph of a Man and Richard Nixon in Front of Alexander Hamilton Statue. Stock Photo

RM2MENHKK–Photograph of a Man and Richard Nixon in Front of Alexander Hamilton Statue.

Senator Karl Mundt, Chairman of the Hamilton Bicentennial Commission, Presenting Medallions for Outstanding Service to Vice Admiral Alfred C. Richmond and to the Honorable John F. Shelley. The 200th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Hamilton and the 167th anniversary of the Coast Guard he founded were observed in New York City August 4th by members of Congress, Coast Guard, Coast Guard League officials, and numerous members of various civic groups. Pictured above is Senator Karl Mundt (center), chairman of the Hamilton Bicentennial Commission, who presented medallions for outstanding servi Stock Photo

RM2MDYDNB–Senator Karl Mundt, Chairman of the Hamilton Bicentennial Commission, Presenting Medallions for Outstanding Service to Vice Admiral Alfred C. Richmond and to the Honorable John F. Shelley. The 200th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Hamilton and the 167th anniversary of the Coast Guard he founded were observed in New York City August 4th by members of Congress, Coast Guard, Coast Guard League officials, and numerous members of various civic groups. Pictured above is Senator Karl Mundt (center), chairman of the Hamilton Bicentennial Commission, who presented medallions for outstanding servi

RM2MENEER–Rear Admiral Frank T. Kenner, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, 14th Coast Guard District.

RM2MERPT4–Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG.

RM2MEREY7–Rear Admiral Frank A. Leamy, USCG.

They Protect the Waterfront. U.S. and British Government officials talk over mutual problems of protecting shipment of arms and supplies to the fighting fronts at the Coast Guard Port Security Conference which closes a four day session in the Interdepartmental Auditorium today (Thursday - March 30th). Left to right, Lt. Col. F.A. Kreidel of the Army Transportation Corps, Commander W.L. Bates, British Security Coordination, and Capt. Norman B. Hall, USCG, chief of the Coast Guard Port Security Division. Captains of the Ports from Coast Guard bases in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Isla Stock Photo

RM2MEP38C–They Protect the Waterfront. U.S. and British Government officials talk over mutual problems of protecting shipment of arms and supplies to the fighting fronts at the Coast Guard Port Security Conference which closes a four day session in the Interdepartmental Auditorium today (Thursday - March 30th). Left to right, Lt. Col. F.A. Kreidel of the Army Transportation Corps, Commander W.L. Bates, British Security Coordination, and Capt. Norman B. Hall, USCG, chief of the Coast Guard Port Security Division. Captains of the Ports from Coast Guard bases in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Isla

Portrait of Norman B. Hall, Uncovered. Stock Photo

RM2METMHB–Portrait of Norman B. Hall, Uncovered.

RM2METMGG–Portrait of Norman B. Hall.

Portrait of Norman B. Hall With Pipe. Stock Photo

RM2METMHH–Portrait of Norman B. Hall With Pipe.

Rear Admiral Norman B. Hall U.S. Coast Guard (Retired). Stock Photo

RM2METMHG–Rear Admiral Norman B. Hall U.S. Coast Guard (Retired).

RM2METMHM–Portrait of Norman B. Hall With Pipe.

RM2METMGK–Portrait of Norman B. Hall With Pipe.

Captain L.C. Covell, Assistant Commandant. Stock Photo

RM2MERABG–Captain L.C. Covell, Assistant Commandant.

Rear Admiral Robert Donahue, U.S. Coast Guard, with Rear Admiral Jules James, U.S. Navy. Charleston, S.C. - Rear Admiral Robert Donahue, U.S. Coast Guard, Head of the Air-Sea Rescue Division of the Coast Guard in Washington (seated) is shown on the occasion of an unofficial visit with Rear Admiral Jules James, USN, Commandant of the Sixth Naval District and the Charleston Navy Yard. Admiral Donahue visited the Commandant's Office in the Navy Yard during a stop-over in Charleston early in January. (Official U.S. Navy Photo). Stock Photo

RM2MEKR05–Rear Admiral Robert Donahue, U.S. Coast Guard, with Rear Admiral Jules James, U.S. Navy. Charleston, S.C. - Rear Admiral Robert Donahue, U.S. Coast Guard, Head of the Air-Sea Rescue Division of the Coast Guard in Washington (seated) is shown on the occasion of an unofficial visit with Rear Admiral Jules James, USN, Commandant of the Sixth Naval District and the Charleston Navy Yard. Admiral Donahue visited the Commandant's Office in the Navy Yard during a stop-over in Charleston early in January. (Official U.S. Navy Photo).

Rear Admiral Ralph W. Dempwolf. Rear Admiral Ralph W. Dempwolf U.S. Coast Guard (Retired) as Captain here. Taken before his retirement in 1945. Stock Photo

RM2MET92J–Rear Admiral Ralph W. Dempwolf. Rear Admiral Ralph W. Dempwolf U.S. Coast Guard (Retired) as Captain here. Taken before his retirement in 1945.

Colors At Camp Lejeune Inspection. Reviewing the Courthouse Bay Detachment, U.S. Coast Guard, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Rear Admiral Robert Donohue, USCG chief personnel officer, salutes the colors. With Rear Admiral Donohue are Captain Merlin O'Neill (center) and Commander Spencer F. Hewins, commanding officer, of Courthouse Bay Detachment. Rear Admiral Donohue's two day inspection was 25 and 26 May, 1944. Stock Photo

RM2MEM0AK–Colors At Camp Lejeune Inspection. Reviewing the Courthouse Bay Detachment, U.S. Coast Guard, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Rear Admiral Robert Donohue, USCG chief personnel officer, salutes the colors. With Rear Admiral Donohue are Captain Merlin O'Neill (center) and Commander Spencer F. Hewins, commanding officer, of Courthouse Bay Detachment. Rear Admiral Donohue's two day inspection was 25 and 26 May, 1944.

RADM Leon C. Covell presents Coast Guard Captain Edward H. Fritzsche with the Legion of Merit Medal. Coast Guard Captain Edward H. Fritzsche (right), skipper of a Coast Guard-manned invasion transport, is presented the Legion of Merit Medal for 'exceptionally meritorious conduct' as Assault Group Commander of American and British transports and landing craft in the Normandy invasion on D-Day. Rear Admiral (ret) Leon C. Covell is shown making the presentation. Captain Fritzsche directed the unloading of the now famous 'Fighting First Division' which won a Presidential Unit citation. Captain Fri Stock Photo

RM2MERKTT–RADM Leon C. Covell presents Coast Guard Captain Edward H. Fritzsche with the Legion of Merit Medal. Coast Guard Captain Edward H. Fritzsche (right), skipper of a Coast Guard-manned invasion transport, is presented the Legion of Merit Medal for 'exceptionally meritorious conduct' as Assault Group Commander of American and British transports and landing craft in the Normandy invasion on D-Day. Rear Admiral (ret) Leon C. Covell is shown making the presentation. Captain Fritzsche directed the unloading of the now famous 'Fighting First Division' which won a Presidential Unit citation. Captain Fri

Admiral's Son Gets His Commission the 'Hard Way'. Rear Admiral Robert Donohue , Chief of Coast Guard Personnel, is shown greeting his 21 year old son Lt. Robert E. Donohue who earned his wings in the Army Air Corps at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas. Going 'out on his own' young Donohue enlisted in the Army as a private and came up the 'hard way'. Stock Photo

RM2MERCH4–Admiral's Son Gets His Commission the 'Hard Way'. Rear Admiral Robert Donohue , Chief of Coast Guard Personnel, is shown greeting his 21 year old son Lt. Robert E. Donohue who earned his wings in the Army Air Corps at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas. Going 'out on his own' young Donohue enlisted in the Army as a private and came up the 'hard way'.

Capt. Ralph Waldo Dempwolf, USCG District Coast Guard Officer Cleveland, Ninth Naval District. Stock Photo

RM2METE2E–Capt. Ralph Waldo Dempwolf, USCG District Coast Guard Officer Cleveland, Ninth Naval District.

Rear Admiral Presents Purple Heart to Coast Guardsman's Widow. Rear Admiral Robert Donohue, U.S. Coast Guard, presents the Purple Heart to Mrs. Mary D. Kelley, civilian employee of the U.S. Coast Guard, whose husband, Coast Guardsman William J. Kelley, Jr. , storekeeper first class, died when his ship was torpedoed in the North Atlantic. Mrs. Kelley lives in Washington, D.C. Coast Guardsman Kelley's parents are Mr. Mrs. William J. Kelley , Sr., of Silver Spring, M.D. His brother is Captain James Ford Kelley, U.S. Army Air Forces. Stock Photo

RM2MEP7CK–Rear Admiral Presents Purple Heart to Coast Guardsman's Widow. Rear Admiral Robert Donohue, U.S. Coast Guard, presents the Purple Heart to Mrs. Mary D. Kelley, civilian employee of the U.S. Coast Guard, whose husband, Coast Guardsman William J. Kelley, Jr. , storekeeper first class, died when his ship was torpedoed in the North Atlantic. Mrs. Kelley lives in Washington, D.C. Coast Guardsman Kelley's parents are Mr. Mrs. William J. Kelley , Sr., of Silver Spring, M.D. His brother is Captain James Ford Kelley, U.S. Army Air Forces.

Coast Guard Officers Become Rear Admirals. Promoted to the rank of rear admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard, Commodore Joseph F. Farley, left, and Captain Philip B. Eaton, center, are sworn into their new offices by Vice Admiral Russell R. Waesche, Commandant of the Coast Guard. Both officers are on duty a Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Rear Admiral Farley, of Alexandria, Va., is Assistant Chief of Operations, and Rear Admiral Eaton, of Rock Creek Park, Washington, is Assistant Engineer-In-Chief. Stock Photo

RM2MEPGFF–Coast Guard Officers Become Rear Admirals. Promoted to the rank of rear admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard, Commodore Joseph F. Farley, left, and Captain Philip B. Eaton, center, are sworn into their new offices by Vice Admiral Russell R. Waesche, Commandant of the Coast Guard. Both officers are on duty a Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Rear Admiral Farley, of Alexandria, Va., is Assistant Chief of Operations, and Rear Admiral Eaton, of Rock Creek Park, Washington, is Assistant Engineer-In-Chief.

Photograph of Rear Admiral Covell. Stock Photo

RM2MERP2J–Photograph of Rear Admiral Covell.

Leon C. Covell. Photo shows Covell with another officer. Stock Photo

RM2MERAAT–Leon C. Covell. Photo shows Covell with another officer.

Washington Coast Guard Officer Awarded Legion of Merit. Admiral Joseph F. Farley, USCG, Coast Guard Commandant, shakes hands with Rear Admiral Frank J. Gorman, USCG, of Washington, D.C., Chief, Planning and Control Staff at Coast Guard Headquarters, after presenting him with a Legion of Merit. The medal was awarded to Rear Admiral Gorman by James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy, in recognition of his outstanding services to the United States Government as the Coast Guard's Chief Finance and Supply Officer; and his assistance to the Commandant as special adviser on matters of organization, leg Stock Photo

RM2MEPXKA–Washington Coast Guard Officer Awarded Legion of Merit. Admiral Joseph F. Farley, USCG, Coast Guard Commandant, shakes hands with Rear Admiral Frank J. Gorman, USCG, of Washington, D.C., Chief, Planning and Control Staff at Coast Guard Headquarters, after presenting him with a Legion of Merit. The medal was awarded to Rear Admiral Gorman by James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy, in recognition of his outstanding services to the United States Government as the Coast Guard's Chief Finance and Supply Officer; and his assistance to the Commandant as special adviser on matters of organization, leg

Rear Admiral Robert Donohue. Stock Photo

RM2MEPTB5–Rear Admiral Robert Donohue.

RM2METE2B–Captain L.C. Covell, Assistant Commandant.

RM2MEPMT3–Portrait of Ralph Dempwolf.

Portrait of Rear Admiral Robert Donohue. Rear Admiral Robert Donohue has been reassigned as Chief of the Office of Air-Sea Rescue of the U.S. Coast Guard by Headquarters in Washington, D.C. recently. He was moved to the new post from the duty of Chief Personnel Officer. Rear Admiral Donohue's home is in Washington, D. C. Stock Photo

RM2MENE05–Portrait of Rear Admiral Robert Donohue. Rear Admiral Robert Donohue has been reassigned as Chief of the Office of Air-Sea Rescue of the U.S. Coast Guard by Headquarters in Washington, D.C. recently. He was moved to the new post from the duty of Chief Personnel Officer. Rear Admiral Donohue's home is in Washington, D. C.