World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward Vernon Galligan
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Orange, Connecticut
Honored By
Robert & Mary King
Armorer gunner in the 305th Bomb Group. Flew 21 combat missions before being shot down over the Balen area of Germany on March 2, 1945. Awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry in action while serving as Toggler on a B-17 aircraft.