History Flashcards
What vessel made a narcotic seizure?
USS Wilcott
When did the CG transfer to the Department of Homeland Security?
Feb 25, 2003
In which war did the Cutter Jefferson capture the first prize?
War of 1812
In which war did the Harriet Lane fire the first shot?
Civil War
During which war did we capture 18 prizes unaided and assisted in 2 others?
Quasi War
When was the first time the CG transferred to the Navy?
WWI - April 2, 1917
Which war where steam boats used?
Mexican-American War
During which war did we play a marginal role; mainly one of support.
Korean War
In what year did Congress create the Timber Reserve?
1822
What is the only manned lighthouse in the CG?
Boston Light
Who was credited with saving more than 600 lives, he earned 2 gold medals, 3 silver medals?
Joshua James
In what year did twin sisters Genevieve and Lucille Baker become the first uniform females in the CG?
1918
In 1945, who were the first 5 African american females to serve in the SPARs?
Olivia Hooker, Winifred Bryd, Julia Mosley, Yvonne Cumberbatch, Aileen Cooke.
(Hooker Cooked a Cumberbatch of Byrd for Mosley)
Who was the first Master Chief in the CG?
1958- YNCM Kerwin
Who was the first SPAR female Master Chief?
1962- YNCM Pearl Faurie
Who was the first Master Chief OF the CG?
1969 - BMCM Calhoun
In what year where women assigned to isolated units?
1978
Who retired after 44 years of service, a span of 3 wars?
Jan 1987 - BMCM Horsley
In what year did Operation Desert Shield begin?
1990
Who was the first Hispanic women to advance to E-7?
1992 - Sonia Colon
When did the Life Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service merge to create today’s CG?
Jan 28, 1915
Who served at Elizabeth Light and who won both the Medal of Honor and Gold Life Saving Medal?
Marcus Hanna
Who is a 2 time winner of the Gold life Saving Medal?
Fredrick Hatch
Who served over 39 years at Like Rock Lighthouse, saving 18 lives?
Ida Lewis
Who served 38 years at the Mantinicus Rock and While Head Light stations in Maine while simultaneously taking care of her family?
Abbie Burgess
Who received the Gold Life Saving Medal for single handedly rescued 10 people from the grounded ship, Priscilla on August 18, 1899?
Rasmus Midgett
Who cared for 200 people left homeless after a storm in 1903?
Margaret Norvell
Who was awarded the Medal of Honor for rescuing 500 Marines in Guadalcanal?
Douglas Monroe
When was the CG formally created?
1915
Who are the only recipients of the Silver Star Medal?
Benjamin F. Harrison, Willis Goff, Larry Villareal.
Who was awarded the CG Distinguished Service Medal and when?
William Boyce, Sept 17,1918
The sinking of the Titanic was the driving force for establishing the?
International Ice Patrol
around 1848, the OIC’s on the New Jersey and Long Island coasts were called?
WreckMasters
The Bronze Star was awarded to BMC Richard Patterson, a crew member of the _____, for his heroic actions?
CGC Point Welcome
The 55th U.S. Congress on ____ established the Coast Guards Chief Petty Officer grade?
May 18th 1920
What act created an EEZ and extended our nations border out 200NM?
1976- Magnuson - stevens fishery conservation & management act
When did the CG adopt battle streamers?
1968
