Korean War
| Rank | Lieutenant U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 16 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Lieutenant Gagas was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Gagas was a veteran of World War II. During the Korean War, he was a crew member of the aircraft carrier USS LEYTE (CV-32) being refitted at the Boston Navy Yard. He was killed by an explosion and fire in the port catapult machinery room aboard ship on October 16, 1953.