Walter T. Galligan | |
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.jpg) Walter T. Galligan pictured as a brigadier general, c. early 1970s | |
| Born | March 14, 1925 Bronx, New York |
| Died | December 22, 2010 (aged 85) Universal City, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1945–1977 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | United States Forces Japan Fifth Air Force United States Air Force Security Service 35th Tactical Fighter Wing |
| Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) |
Walter Turbush Galligan (March 14, 1925 – December 22, 2010) was a United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as commander United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, with headquarters at Yokota Air Base, Japan. As commander, he was the senior United States military representative in Japan and responsible for the conduct of United States air operations in Japan and the Republic of Korea.