Philip D. Gallery
| Philip Daly Gallery | |
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| Born | October 17, 1907 |
| Died | November 29, 1973 (aged 66) |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy |
| Rank |
 Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
USS Jenkins (DD-447) Destroyer Division 72 USS Passumpsic (AO-107) USS Pittsburgh (CA-72) |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Cold War |
| Awards |
Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) |
| Relations | Brothers: RADM Daniel V. Gallery, RADM William O. Gallery |
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.
Decorations
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| 1st Row | Legion of Merit w/ Gold star and "V" Device | Bronze Star Medal w/ Gold star and "V" Device | ||||||||||||
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| 2nd Row | American Defense Service Medal | American Campaign Medal | Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ four bronze service stars | |||||||||||
| 3rd Row | World War II Victory Medal | National Defense Service Medal | Philippine Liberation Medal w/ two stars | |||||||||||
See also
References
- "Philip Daly Gallery, Rear Admiral, United States Navy". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2007-05-18.