John Halligan graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1898. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

John Halligan graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1898. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Captain John Halligan, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, Naval Forces in France, during World War I.