Wesley L. McDonald Military person

Wesley L. McDonald (July 6, 1924 – February 8, 2009) was a United States Navy admiral and naval aviator. He led the first air strike against North Vietnam after the Gulf of Tonkin incident and was the commander in charge of Operation Urgent Fury, the invasion of Grenada to rescue American citizens.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 06, 1924
Birth place	Washington D.C.
Date of death	February 08, 2009
Place of death	Arlington County Virginia
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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Military person

award	Bronze Star Medal Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy) Air Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations	Vietnam War Invasion of Grenada Operation Pierce Arrow
military branch	United States Navy
military command	U.S. Second Fleet Attack Squadron VA-56 Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic (1982-1985) U.S. Atlantic Command (1982-1985) U.S. Atlantic Fleet (1982-1985) USS Coral Sea (1970-1971)
service start	1946
service end	1985