USS Liberty Commander W.L. McGonagle sitting in his damaged cabin, after the “technical research ship” (spy ship) had been attacked by Israeli forces during the Six-Day War. He remained at the bridge despite his injuries, for which he was secretly issued a Medal of Honor. (June, 1967) [740×501]

Comments

1. fernguts

   • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Liberty_incident

   • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_McGonagle

2. Space-Champion

   Was this before or after he was injured?

3. TearsAndNetsec

   This incident should be more well known by Americans.

4. prw361

   "Secretly" issued a medal of honor? Because his "cabin" got damaged? He looked perfectly healthy in that pic. Im so confused.

5. barkobunga_III

   The USS Liberty incident and the Lavon Affair really make you think….

6. bth807

   "USS Liberty Incident" is one of the ultimate dog whistle phrases today.

7. pregodess

   Professor McGonagall? Is that you in polyjuice?

8. AkiBergsDad

   This must have been before his promotion to rear admiral.