DATE: January 14, 2009 3:58:50 PM EST
Coast Guard remembers hero, dedicates Spencer mast
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TRACEN Cape May, N.J.
U.S. Coast Guard
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Date: Sept. 27, 2008
Contact: (609) 898-6969 press 2
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COAST GUARD REMEMBERS HERO, DEDICATES SPENCER MAST
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CAPE MAY- N.J. -Members from Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, the U.S.S. Spencer Association, and local veterans groups salute Signalman First Class Douglas Munro on the 66th anniversary of his heroic actions at a dedication and remembrance ceremony today, Sept. 27, 2008 in the training center's gymnasium.
The Coast Coast Guard Cutter Spencer's mast was permanently displayed on the training center's parade grounds Sept. 10, 2008 and dedicated today.
The Spencer served the nation for more than 37 years and when decommissioned in 1974, the Spencer was the most decorated cutter in the Coast Guard's fleet.
After the Spencer was decommissioned the Spencer mast was displayed at the entrance of the Intrepid Museum in New York City. Years later, the Coast Guard regained ownership of the mast and transferred it to Coast Guard Facilities Bayonne.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Chief Warrant Officer Veronica Bandrowsky)
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