Flags to fly at half-staff Nov. 5 for World War II soldier
Dedham announced that Gov. Maura Healey has ordered U.S. and Massachusetts flags lowered to half-staff at state buildings, including town hall, from sunrise to sunset on Nov. 5, the date of interment for Private Joseph A. Gala of Lynn.
The Town of Dedham announced Oct. 30 that Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has ordered flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Private Joseph A. Gala of Lynn.
The United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flags will be flown at half-staff at all state buildings, including town and city halls, from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, Nov. 5, the date of Gala's interment.
Gala served in the United States Army, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), also known as "Merrill's Marauders," during World War II. He was reported killed in action on July 14, 1944. His remains will be laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn.
The order applies to the main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, other state-owned or state-controlled buildings, and all state military installations.
Source: Town of Dedham announcement, October 31, 2026.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the original announcement.
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