Paul Foley (admiral)

Paul Foley Jr. (August 12, 1909 – July 6, 1990) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. About 1937, he married the artist Cornelia MacIntyre Foley (1909–2010). During World War II, while a commander commanding a PBY Catalina squadron in the Aleutians, Foley was involved in the recovery of the Akutan Zero. Upon his death in 1990 Foley was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[1]

Paul Foley, Jr.
BornAugust 12, 1908
DiedJuly 6, 1990 (aged 8081)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
RankRear Admiral
Battles/warsWorld War II
oAleutian Islands campaign

References

  1. Burial Detail: Foley, Paul – ANC Explorer


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