I received a suggestion from Mike Hancock about a survey of time of duty forum members served in the Coast Guard. I think it is a great idea so I will start if off about me.
I was in the Coast Guard from 1951 through 1954
I took boot camp at Alameda Calif. as Cape May NJ was filled up at that time. After boot camp I was assigned to the 3rd Coast Guard district in New York. I was then sent to serve on the Scotland Lightship off of Sandy Hook NJ for 2 years and then I transfered to the Overfalls Lightship off of Lewes De.to finish up my 3 years in the Coast Guard. Hal