Photo #: NH 105347
Carpenter Patrick McGunigal, USN
A circa 1918 photograph, taken at the time he was assigned to
Naval Air Station, Montauk, Long Island. The gentleman next to
him is unidentified.
McGunigal was awarded the Medal of Honor for "extraordinary
heroism" in saving the life of a balloon pilot on 17 September
1917, while serving as a Shipfitter First Class on USS Huntington
(Armored Cruiser # 5).
Photograph by D. Perel, Youngstown, Ohio.
Donation of Judy L. Brice, 1982, from the collection of John
L. McGunigal.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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