Galantin, I. J., 1910-

Ignatius Joseph Galantin was born in New York City, on September 24, 1910, son of Ignatius Peter and Mary Elizabeth (Binder) Galantin. He attended Maine Township High School, Des Plaines, Illinois, and had a year of night school at the Armour Institute of Technology in Chicago before his appointment to the Naval Academy in 1929. As a Midshipman, he was captain of the fencing team, and in 1933 was intercollegiate champion. Graduated with the Class of 1933-A and commissioned Ensign, to rank from June 1, 1933, he subsequently advanced to the rank of Admiral, to date from May 19, 1967.

From the description of Papers, 1939-1997. (Navy Department Library, Naval History & Heritage Command). WorldCat record id: 50659292