Coast Guard veteran turns 100, reflects on ‘scary days’ and ‘unbelievable sights’ of D-Day invasion [Image 1 of 5]

FRANCE

10.30.2021

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 8       

Coast Guard Cutter 16, an 83-foot wooden patrol boat assigned to Coast Guard Rescue Flotilla One, sits out of the water in Poole, England, in 1944. On D-Day, the crew of CGC-16 saved the lives of 126 Allied troops, more lives than any other vessel present that day. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 10.30.2021
• Date Posted: 10.30.2021 17:53
• Photo ID: 6916790
• VIRIN: 211030-G-G0105-2003
• Resolution: 1000x809
• Size: 355.67 KB
• Location: FR