Paul Foley Jr. (August 12, 1909 – July 7, 1990) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.[1] 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.[2]

Paul Foley, Jr.
BornAugust 12, 1908
DiedJuly 7, 1990(1990-07-07) (aged 80)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
RankRear Admiral
Battles/warsWorld War II
oAleutian Islands campaign

References edit

  1. ^ "Rear Adm. Paul Foley, Ex-Hofstra Official, 81". The New York Times. 12 July 1990. p. D 20. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  2. ^ Burial Detail: Foley, Paul – ANC Explorer