Donald A. Gary
Commander Donald Arthur Gary was an officer of the United States Navy during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the fires on USS160Franklin on March 19, 1945.
Gary was born in Findlay, Ohio, on July 23, 1901. He enlisted in the Navy in December 1919 and served continuously in the enlisted ranks until November 1943, when he received a commission as a Lieutenant, Junior Grade. In 1943 and 1944, Lt Gary was assigned to the Third Naval District and as an inspector of machinery at the Babcock amp Wilcox Company. In December 1944, he was sent to the aircraft carrier Franklin as an engineering officer.
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