How effective were they? Seaman John Cullen, for instance, was walking the beach performing routine night patrol on the 13thof June of 1942.

The Coast Guard was actually involved in some very significant events in World War II. It was this catalyst that the Coast Guard’s accountabilities to its service to country extended significantly, being valued more than just search-and-rescue, and law enforcement now it was seen completely integrating militarily. The United States declared war after the Japanese surprise bombing of Pearl Harbor, and spent four years and eight months in the fray of internal and external conflict. In November of 1941 the Coast Guard went from the Treasury Department to the Department of the Navy so perhaps this was why the histories of WWII usually look past or only shortly mention the Coast Guard’s priceless role in the great event. With experience in rough seas, law enforcement, and search and rescue – I am pleased to share this story about the U.S.C.G. Coast Guard Veteran, I wear a Coast Guard “Excellence” Ribbon, as well as the 9/11 Transportation Medal for service in the 9/11 attacks in 2001.

More often than not however, it is the United States Coast Guard’s selfless service and true expense that is lost in that large shadow. And more often than not, the United States Navy offers a huge and understandingly repetitive presence over the naval history of WWII.

The naval history of World War II is propense, given the size of the war and participation of nations involved.

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