Coastie Hall of Fame

Here's a list of some of the more notable celebrities who served their country by joining my Dad's branch of the service, the US Coast Guard. Lots of interesting names here, including "Jed Clampett" and the "Skipper" from "Gilligan's Island". Boston Pops conductor Arthur Fiedler was also in the Guard, as were Humphrey Bogart, golfer Arnie Palmer, and (gasp!) singer Tom Waits.

As it turns out, my old Governors Island friend Don Davison's dad actually served with Buddy Ebsen in the CG in World War 2. Hooooo doggies!

http://www.uscg.mil/history/faqs/celeb.html