Arthur R. Gralla

1913–1998 (age 85)

U.S. Navy officer

Biography

Arthur R. Gralla devoted his life to the U.S. Navy, serving through World War II and the ensuing decades as the institution modernized for new threats at sea. His shipboard and staff assignments displayed a steady intellect and a willingness to tackle the logistical puzzles of moving men and materiel across oceans.

After retiring, he remained a fixture among naval veterans, sharing stories of service while advocating for the continued excellence of the Navy that had shaped him.

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