Gallery, William Onahan

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Date of birth:: June 22nd, 1904 (Chicago/Illinois, United States)
Date of death:: November 15th, 1981 (Chicago/Illinois, United States)
Buried on:: Arlington National Cemetery
Plot: 4. Grave: 61-4.
Nationality:: American

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Commander
Unit:: U.S.S. Half Moon (AVP-26), U.S. Navy

He devised a method of "knocking-off" Japanese night raiders.

Legion of Merit - US Military

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Surface warfare officer

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sources

- William Onahan Gallery, Rear Admiral, United States Navy

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