Gallagher, Philip E. (Philip Edward), 1897-1976
Variant namesPhilip Edward Gallagher (b. Mar. 13, 1897-d. July 18, 1976) was born at Fort Myer, Virginia. He received his commission in the infantry from West Point in 1918, and later served as Commandant of Cadets at the Academy in 1942 and 1943. He achieved the rank of brigadier general in February 1943, and commanded the 14th U.S. Division in 1946. He later sered as commanding general of Fort Gordon in 1956 and 1957, and retired from Army service in February 1957.
From the description of Gallagher, Philip E. (Philip Edward), 1897-1976 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10615562
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1915. With the rank of Brigadier General, served as Commanding General, 1st Army, Chinese Combat Command and as a senior U.S. adviser to the 1st Chinese Army. Served as Deputy Commander of the China Theater in Shanghai, 1945. Served as Deputy Director, EUCOM U.S. Constabulary, 1947-1948. Served as EUCOM Director of Military Posts, 1948-1951. Served as Assistant Division Commander of the 6th Armored Division, 1951-1953. Served as Commander, Fort Holabird, Md., 1953. With the rank of Major General served as Commanding General of HQ, USAREUR Communications Zone, 1954-1956. Retired with the rank of Major General.
From the description of The Philip E. Gallagher papers, 1946-1965. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 24940370
Major General (MG) Philip E. Gallagher graduated from the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point in 1915. During his career, he served as commanding general, 1st Army, Chinese Combat Command, and was a senior U.S. adviser to the 1st Chinese Army. He also served as deputy commander of the China Theater in Shanghai in 1945 and as Deputy Director, European Command (EUCOM) Constabulary from1947 to 1948. Gallagher then served as EUCOM Director of Military Posts from 1948 to 1951 and as Assistant Division Commander of the 6th Armored Division from 1951 to 1953. He was assigned to be the Commander of Fort Holabird, Maryland in 1953). After attaining the rank of Major General, Gallagher became the Commanding General of Headquarters (HQ), United States Army, Europe (USAREUR) Communications Zone from1954 to 1956.
From the description of Philip E. Gallagher photograph collection, 1947-1957. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 51489183
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| referencedIn | Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Representative Olin E. Teague visits Infantry Division, Frankfurt and Budingen, Germany ; Visit of Senator Richard B. Russkell (Democrat, Georgia), Coligny Caserne, Saran Airstrip, Germany | National Archives at College Park | |
| creatorOf | Gallagher, Philip E. The Philip E. Gallagher papers, 1946-1965. | U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center | |
| creatorOf | Gallagher, Philip E. Philip E. Gallagher photograph collection, 1947-1957. | U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center |
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| associatedWith | Counter Intelligence Corps School (U.S.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Schloss Neuschwanstein (Germany) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. European Command. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Infantry Division, 88th | corporateBody |
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Person
Birth 1897-03-13
Death 1976-07-18
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