Donald Galley:  

Donald Roy GALLEY Clawson High School Class of 1965 2654 E Log Lk Rd NE Kalkaska, MI 49646 (231)886-0017 Donald Hampton GALLEY Redford High School Class of Jan 1940 Died - 02 Jul 2007 MILITARY CAREER Donald GALLEYs' middle name, Hampton, was given to him after the Naval base in Hampton, VA, where his father had served approximately thirty years earlier. Don served during WWII and his dog tag (currently in his family packet) is #36529276. His military career was initiated on the 22nd of September 1942 through the courteous invitation of the United States government. At that time he was then wearing badge #W4339 working as an apprentice tool and die maker at Ford Motor Company operating a shaping machine. He requested and received a leave of absence from Ford on the 24th of September 1942 in order to fulfill his military obligations. The twenty one year old began his military career by completing his basic training at Camp Roberts in California. He was immediately sent to Fort Sill in Oklahoma to begin training as a “90 day wonder”. He was a member of Field Artillery School #60. He successfully completed his Officer Candidate School training in fire direction, artillery tactics, reconnaissance, observed fire, signal communications, and methods of instruction and training. His graduation and appointment as 2nd lieutenant was conferred on the 15th of April 1943. His military occupational specialty was listed as Reconnaissance and Survey Officer, and as a Forward Artillery Observer. From Fort Sill he was transferred to Camp McCain in Mississippi with the 87th infantry Acorn Division. It was there that he and his future bride, Mary Balakovich became engaged. After a short layover there, he was shipped out on the 14th of March 1944 to begin his tour of active duty in the European Theatre of action. His division landed in Scot...Expand for more