Michael J. Galvin

Michael J. Galvin
Birth nameMichael J. Galvin
Born(1907-09-07)September 7, 1907
Charlestown
DiedDecember 12, 1963(1963-12-12) (aged 56)
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
BranchMassachusetts National Guard
Service years1928–1963
Rank Major general
Commands94th Infantry Reserve Division
ConflictsD-Day
Siege of Bastogne
AwardsSilver Star
Two Bronze Stars
Legion of Merit
Croix de Guerre
Other workUnited States Under Secretary of Labor
Massachusetts State Senator

Michael J. Galvin (1907−1963) was an American military United States Army Reserve Major general who served as commanding general of the 94th Infantry Reserve Division and was a member of the 6th Armored Division during World War II. After the war, Galvin served as United States Under Secretary of Labor and was a member of the Massachusetts Senate.

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