Robert E. Galer
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Brigadier General Robert Edward Galer (24 October 1913 – 27 June 2005) was a naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps who received the Medal of Honor for heroism in aerial combat during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II.[1] He went on to command Marine Aircraft Group 12 during the Korean War and retired a few years after in 1957.
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Robert Edward Galer | |
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Born | (1913-10-24)24 October 1913 Seattle, Washington |
Died | 27 June 2005(2005-06-27) (aged 91) Dallas, Texas |
Buried | Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1935–1957 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | VMF-224 Marine Aircraft Group 12 |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Purple Heart Air Medal (5) |
Other work | Vice President of Ling-Temco-Vought |
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