Frederick Hatch earned Gold Lifesaving Medals in which two services?

• A. Life-Saving Service and Lighthouse Service
• B. Life-Saving Service and Coast Guard
• C. Lighthouse Service and Coast Guard
• D. Coast Guard and Navy

Answer: (A)

The Gold Lifesaving Medal was historically awarded by the two separate U.S. agencies responsible for lifesaving on the sea before they were merged into the Coast Guard. Frederick Hatch earned these medals while serving in both of those organizations, reflecting his acts of heroism in each service. The Life-Saving Service focused on rescuing shipwreck victims along the coast, while the Lighthouse Service, which also oversaw lighthouse stations, carried out lifesaving duties as part of its mission. Because Hatch’s recognitions came from these two distinct agencies, the two services involved are the Life-Saving Service and the Lighthouse Service. The Coast Guard later absorbed these roles, but the medals in question originated from the two original entities.