March 3, 1999(1999-03-03) (aged 73) Palm Springs, California, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Navy
Years of service
1944–1974
Rank
Captain
Commands held
USS Kilauea USS Liberty USS Reclaimer USS Mataco
Battles/wars
World War II Korean War Six-Day War Vietnam War
Awards
Medal of Honor Meritorious Service Medal (2) Purple Heart
William Loren 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 Navy in 1944, McGonagle held various assignments before taking command of the Liberty in 1966. In June 1967 the Liberty was sailing in international waters in the Eastern Mediterranean when it was attacked by the Israel Defense Forces, injuring McGonagle, killing and injuring other members of his crew, and severely damaging the ship. He maintained control of the ship until help arrived, and after healing from his wounds was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on the Liberty in 1967. He continued his navy career, holding several more positions until retiring in 1974. When he died in 1999 he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors a short distance from the graves of some of his crew who were killed during the attack.
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