ROBERT GOLDMAN WPC 1142
Ship Name and Designation History
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Keel Laid - Launched Delivered to USCG 21 December 2020 |
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USPS |
2021-03-12 |
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Commissioning. Cachet by Richard F. Hoffner
Other Information
NAMESAKE - Pharmacist’s Mate 2nd Class Robert Goldman, USCG. (1920-2006)
Goldman was born and raised in Connecticut, received a degree from the University of Connecticut, and taught at the National Farm School in Pennsylvania. Goldman enlisted in the Coast Guard in October 1942 as a pharmacist’s mate. In 1944 he reported for duty aboard the Coast Guard-manned, 328-foot Landing Ship, Tank-66, taking part in a campaign to retake the Philippines from the Japanese.
On 12 November 1944, a Japanese plane flew straight for the men gathered on the starboard side of the LST-66 stern. Goldman witnessed the enemy fighter crash into the deck and explode. Goldman’s back was on fire from the aviation fuel, his right leg received shrapnel from the crashing fighter, and he suffered severe shock from the sudden crash and the resulting carnage. Disregarding his injuries, Goldman courageously treated the wounded and dying. For his heroic deeds, Goldman received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals.
The cutter's sponsor is Mrs. Eleanor (Elly) Goldman, daughter-in-law of Robert Goldman.
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