Died November 29, 1973 | Name Philip Gallery | |
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Born October 17, 1907 ( 1907-10-17 ) Allegiance United States of America Books Can You Find Jesus?, Can You Find Saints?: I, Can You Find Followers, Can You Find the Bible Her | ||
Battles/wars World War IICold War | ||
Rear Admiral Philip Daly Gallery (October 17, 1907–November 29, 1973) was a United States Navy officer who served with distinction on destroyers in the Pacific Theater during World War II, rising to the rank of rear admiral.
Philip Gallery graduated from the United States Naval Academy.
During World War II, he was in command of the destroyer USS Jenkins (DD-447), earning the Legion of Merit and two Bronze Stars for his service.
After World War II, his commands included Destroyer Division 72, the fleet replenishment oiler USS Passumpsic (AO-107), and the heavy cruiser USS Pittsburgh (CA-72).
He retired from the Navy in 1958. He died in 1973 and was buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery.
Two of his brothers, William O. Gallery and Daniel V. Gallery, also became rear admirals. The USS Gallery is named in honor of the three Admirals Gallery.