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LORAN STATION IWO JIMA

1945 - 1949
KANGOKU IWA

1949 - 1993
IWO JIMA

Despite the fact we left behind friends and family for a year to this distant island to keep Iwo Jima's signal on line, we managed to have fun. Memories of some great men making the best of the situation.
Ed Page (CO 1977-78) retired as USCG Captain

Fred's Place Reunion Hall OLD NEW

AWARDS:

Koran Service Medal*

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27 JUN 1950 - 27 JUL 1954
*Awarded by Department of Navy

Coast Guard Unit Commendation

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01 JUN 1973 - 31 DEC 1973

Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation

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01 JUL 1989 - 30 APR 1990*
OCT 1992 - JUL 1993

*DENOTES OPERATIONAL DISTINGUISHING DEVICE IS AUTHORIZED

Coast Guard Restricted Duty Ribbon

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