Michael J. Galvin

Michael J. Galvin
Birth nameMichael J. Galvin
Born(1907-09-07)September 7, 1907
Charlestown
DiedDecember 12, 1963(1963-12-12) (aged 56)
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branchMassachusetts National Guard
Years of service1928–1963
Rank Major general
Commands94th Infantry Reserve Division
Battles / warsD-Day
Siege of Bastogne
AwardsSilver Star
Two Bronze Stars
Legion of Merit
Croix de Guerre
Other workUnited States Under Secretary of Labor
Massachusetts State Senator
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

Michael J. Galvin (1907−1963) was an American military United States Army Reserve Major general who served as commanding general of the 94th Infantry Reserve Division and was a member of the 6th Armored Division during World War II. After the war, Galvin served as United States Under Secretary of Labor and was a member of the Massachusetts Senate.