Philip D. Gallery

Philip Daly Gallery
Born 1907
Died 1973 (aged 65–66)
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Rear Admiral
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star (2)
Relations Brothers: RADM Daniel V. Gallery, RADM William O. Gallery

Rear Admiral Philip Daly Gallery (1907–1973) was a U.S. Naval officer who served with distinction on Naval 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 USS Jenkins — earning the Legion of Merit and two Bronze Stars for his heroic service.

After World War II, his commands included Destroyer Division 72; the USS Passumpic, and the USS Pittsburg.

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 Gallery and Daniel Gallery also became Rear-Admirals.

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