Michael J. Galvin

1907–1963 (age 56)

Military Officer

Biography

Michael J. Galvin answered the call to military service with thoughtful leadership, guiding those under his command through changing times with the discipline and quiet determination of a seasoned officer. He lived his life in the spirit of devotion to duty, earning the respect of contemporaries and those who followed him.

His resting place at Arlington National Cemetery stands as a solemn tribute to a life lived for country and the enduring example he set for future generations.

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