"Through his extraordinary heroism and inspiring valor in the face of almost certain death, he saved his comrades from probable injury and possible loss of life. His daring actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service" Similar bravery received Medals of Honor.
Patrick of Mayo Ireland drafted & served during war for this country. The Gallagher family received a letter from Sen Bobby Kennedy in which he wrote: "Winston Churchill said, `Courage is rightly esteemed as the first of all human qualities because it is the one that guarantees all others'. This courage Cpl Gallagher gave to all of us. To him and to his family are due the thanks of a humbly grateful nation." Please agree on this 50th Anniv http://bit.ly/PGallagherUSMC
This is historical material “frozen in time”. The website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work.
