William McGonagle
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William Loren McGonagle was a United States Navy officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions while in command of the USS Liberty when it was attacked by Israel in the Eastern Mediterranean
Captain William McGonagle, October 1967
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Commander McGonagle points out damage to the USS Liberty.
USS Liberty
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USS Liberty was a Belmont-class technical research ship that is notable for coming under attack from the Israel Defense Forces during the 1967 Six-Day War. She was originally built and served in World
William McGonagle
…McGonagle (November 19, 1925 – March 3, 1999) was a United States Navy officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions while in command of the USS Liberty when it was attacked by Israel in the Eastern Mediterranean on June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War. After accepting a commission in the United States…
USS Liberty sailing in the Chesapeake Bay on 29 July 1967
USS Liberty being assisted by Sixth Fleet SH-3 after being attacked by Israeli forces on 8 June 1967
Postmark and Cachet of USS Liberty