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Home Town North Adams, MA
Last Address Virginia Beach, VA
Date of Passing Dec 17, 1993
Location of Interment U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium (VLM) - Annapolis, Maryland
Michael Francis Donald Flaherty was born on 10 December 1904, in North Adams, Massachusetts, son of Michael B. and Margaret McGrath Flaherty. He attended Drury High School in North Adams, prior to his appointment to the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, from the First District of his native state in 1924. Graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science and commissioned Ensign in the US Navy on 28 June 1928, he subsequently advanced in rank attaining that of Rear Admiral to date from 1 August 1956.
On 1 October 1966 he was transferred to the Retired List of the US Navy and several days later reported as Governor of the Naval Home, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He continued to serve as such until relieved of active duty on 8 October 1969.
He was married to the former Jean Ostrom of Seattle, Washington, and they had two sons (one attended the US Naval Academy, Class of 1954). Rear Admiral Flaherty died in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on 17 December 1993.
Other Comments:
Legion of Merit
"For exceptionally meritorious service from January 1963 to September 1966 as Commander Training Command, United States Atlantic Fleet...Rear Admiral Flaherty has maintained a high level of performance in the Training Command during a period of constantly and rapidly changing training requirements generated by new management programs and new and sophisticated ships, weapons and electronic systems. Through his expert appraisal, his calm and practical approach to problems, and his sound judgment and foresight, he has contributed immeasurably to the combat readiness of the Fleet by bringing the training of his personnel to a very high level of effectiveness, thereby ensuring the readiness of the United States Navy to support national policies..."
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American Defense Service Medal - 1939
Name of Award American Defense Service Medal
Devices
Star in Lieu of the following Clasps
Fleet Clasp for US Navy, US Marine Corps and US Coast Guard for service on the high seas while regularly attached to any vessels of the Atlantic, Pacific, or Asiatic fleets as well as vessels of the Naval Transport Service and vessels operating directly under the Chief of Naval Operations
Base Clasp for US Navy and US Marine Corps for service outside the continental limits of the United States (service in either Alaska or Hawaii qualified
Sea Clasp for US Coast Guard for all other vessels and aircraft, not qualifying for the Fleet Clasp, which regularly conducted patrols at sea
Foreign Service Class for US Army for military service outside the continental limits of the United States, including service in Alaska.
Year Awarded 1939
Last Updated: May 8, 2014
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