John Joseph Gilligan, Jr.
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| John Joseph Gilligan, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| June 17, 1923 – August 8, 1942 (aged 19) | |
| Place of birth | Newark, New Jersey |
| Place of death | Tulagi, Solomon Islands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942-1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | First Marine Raider Battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Guadalcanal campaign |
| Awards | Silver Star |
John Joseph Gilligan, Jr., born 17 June 1923 at Newark, New Jersey.
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[edit] Marine Corps career
Gilligan enlisted, in the Marine Corps Reserve 8 January 1942 and served at Parris Island, South Carolina, and Quantico, Virginia.
[edit] Awarded the Silver Star
Private Gilligan was mortally wounded in action while serving with the First Marine Raider Battalion at Tulagi, Solomon Islands, on 7 August 1942 and died the next day. For his heroism under fire, he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
[edit] Namesake
Gilligan (DE-508) was launched 22 February 1944 by the Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Newark, New Jersey; sponsored by Mrs. John J. Gilligan, the namesake's mother; and commissioned 12 May 1944, Lt. Comdr. Carl E. Bull, USNR, commanding.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
