
Submarine Lifeguard League Memorial - Pensacola, FL
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ggmorton
N 30° 24.779 W 087° 12.206
16R E 480461 N 3364565
A memorial to some rescuers who use submarines.
Waymark Code: WM25YR
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2007
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The submarine lifeguard league was officially formed in early 1943. From then until August 14, 1945, a total of 518 airmen were rescued from a watery grave or certain capture by the enemy. Many rescues were accomplished by the 87 submarines assigned lifeguard missions within sight of enemy forces and while under fire. On September 2, 1944 USS Finback was on her assigned station when she received a message reporting a navy aircraft down. The rescued pilot was Lieutenant George H.W. Bush who later became the forty first President of the United States.
Reference: pictured memorial
Date of dedication: 9 March 2002
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