Ignatius J. Galantin

Ignatius J. Galantin
Ignatius J. Gallantin
Nickname(s)Pete
BornSeptember 24, 1910
New York City, New York
DiedJuly 6, 2004(2004-07-06) (aged 93)
Atlantic Beach, Florida
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1933–1970
Rank Admiral
CommandsUSS R-11 (SS-88)
USS Halibut (SS-232)
Submarine Division 51
USS Navasota (AO-106)
Submarine Squadron 7
Naval Material Command
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
Cold War
AwardsNavy Cross
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (3)

Ignatius Joseph "Pete" Galantin (September 24, 1910 – July 6, 2004) was a four-star United States Navy admiral, World War II Navy Cross recipient, and the first commander of the Naval Material Command.