United States Submarine Veterans
Submarine Lifeguard League
Submarine Lifeguard
League refers to operations assigned to Pacific Fleet Submarines from 1943
through 1945. Submarines assigned were to patrol close inshore during aerial
bombardment of enemy held islands and to perform rescue duties for any aircraft
shot down while in the target area.
Starting in 1943, with the Gilbert Islands campaign and concluding at the
cessation of hostilities in 1945. The recored success shows that 503 Aviators and
crew were rescued and the 504th being none other than former President George W. Bush
Many of these rescues were conducted under heavy enemy fire which gravely
endangered the boat and its 87 crewmembers. Nor was it the most popular duty
among the Submarines that were assigned. However they replied simply "Aye, Aye Sir!
Then simply went out and did a superlative job
To those 7000 plus who participated in these operations, this monument
is dedicated to you and those brave Airmen you rescued.
Dedicated March 09, 2002
