Philip D. Gallery Explained

Philip Daly Gallery
Birth Date:17 October 1907
Placeofburial:Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch: United States Navy
Rank: Rear Admiral
Commands:
Destroyer Division 72

Battles:World War II
Cold War
Awards:Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star (2)
Relations:Mother: Mary Onahan Gallery. 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 was the son of Daniel Vincent Gallery (born Chicago, July 19, 1865), lawyer, and Mary Onahan Gallery, writer.[1] He graduated from the United States Naval Academy.

During World War II, he was in command of the destroyer, 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, and the heavy cruiser .

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 is named in honor of the three Admirals Gallery.

Decorations

1st RowLegion of Merit w/ Gold star and "V" DeviceBronze Star Medal w/ Gold star and "V" Device
2nd RowAmerican Defense Service MedalAmerican Campaign MedalAsiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ four bronze service stars
3rd RowWorld War II Victory MedalNational Defense Service MedalPhilippine Liberation Medal w/ two stars

See also

References

  1. Book: Marquis, Albert Nelson. The Book of Chicagoans: A Biographical Dictionary of Leading Living Men of the City of Chicago, 1911. Public domain. 1911. A.N. Marquis. 256–.