Marian Barnett discusses her experience in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) program. She also talked about the Hotel Ponce de Leon being used for training for the male members of…
The chemical warfare book features typed instructions and handwritten illustrations. This belonged to Jay Owens, former USCG member that trained in St. Augustine during WWII. 130 pages.
Two Coast Guard Reserves Trainees, one wearing a mask and the other looking down the barrel of his gun, appear to be inspecting their equipment, at the Hotel Ponce de Leon Training Center during WWII.
This newspaper article lists the Marine Studios employees who joined WWII, which branch of the military they served in, any medals received, and places traveled.
U.S Coast Guard Officer Indoctrination Ceremony. Officers and enlisted men standing at folding chairs in the Castillo courtyard. A few men walking to lectern at front of group.