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These are the 83' rescue boats off the Normandy coast, the same type Jack was on off Omaha Beach on D-Day. THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN FROM JACK'S RESCUE BOAT, #23!

These are the 83' rescue boats off the Normandy coast, the same type Jack was on off Omaha Beach on D-Day. THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN FROM JACK'S RESCUE BOAT, #23!

Another example of the 83' rescue craft used by the Coast Guard to save wounded soldiers from invasion beaches in Europe and the Pacific theatres.

Another example of the 83' rescue craft used by the Coast Guard to save wounded soldiers from invasion beaches in Europe and the Pacific theatres.

This is USS Spencer, a Treasury class Coast Guard cutter that saw extensive service during WWII.

This is USS Spencer, a Treasury class Coast Guard cutter that saw extensive service during WWII.

The US Coast guard would provide over 225,000 men during WW2. Here, the USS Spencer is defending a convoy against German submarines by using depth charges to sink or keep them at bay.

The US Coast guard would provide over 225,000 men during WW2. Here, the USS Spencer is defending a convoy against German submarines by using depth charges to sink or keep them at bay.