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Patrick Gallagher was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1968 upon graduation from Manhattan College. He retired in 2007 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Patrick J. Gallagher, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gallagher and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Patrick J. Gallagher, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Gallagher reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2004 – 2007

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Patrick J. Gallagher, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Mobilization Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 2004 to 2007. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gallagher culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Patrick J. Gallagher, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Gallagher reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.