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Gallery, William Onahan

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 (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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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.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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