Ignatius J. Galantin
Ignatius J. Galantin | |
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Ignatius J. Gallantin | |
| Nickname(s) | Pete |
| Born | September 24, 1910 New York City, New York |
| Died | July 6, 2004 (aged 93) Atlantic Beach, Florida |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1933–1970 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | 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) |
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.