Ignatius J. Galantin
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Ignatius Joseph "Pete" Galantin (September 24, 1910 – July 6, 2004) was a four-star United States Navy admiral, World War II Navy Cross recipient, and the first commander of the Naval Material Command.
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Ignatius J. Galantin | |
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Nickname(s) | Pete |
Born | September 24, 1910 New York City, New York |
Died | July 6, 2004(2004-07-06) (aged 93) Atlantic Beach, Florida |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1933–1970 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | USS R-11 (SS-88) USS Halibut (SS-232) Submarine Division 51 USS Navasota (AO-106) Submarine Squadron 7 Naval Material Command |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Cold War |
Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) |
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