RM3 Julius Petrella is buried at sea after being killed in action aboard the USCGC Spencer.


Buried at sea

RM3 Julius Petrella, is mortally wounded at his battle station aboard the USCSC Spencer.


Coast Guard KIA

Columns of troop-packed LCIs trail in the wake of a Coast Guard-manned LST en route for the invasion of Cape Sansapor, New Guinea.  The deck of the LST is closely packed with motorized fighting equipment.  1944. PhoM1c. Harry R. Watson. (Coast Guard)
Exact Date Shot Unknown
NARA FILE #:  026-G-2839
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1163