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Simplifying Checkout: We’re Moving to Stripe-Only Payments

Starting now, we’re streamlining how you pay by making Stripe our one and only payment gateway. Payments by check and PayPal are no longer being accepted. Check payments had dropped to almost nothing, and PayPal was causing confusion for members trying to pay with a credit card, so this change lets us offer a faster, simpler checkout for everyone. If you’ve been paying by check, please switch to a credit or debit card at your next payment. Questions about the change? Just reach out membership@delgensoc.org and we’re happy to help.

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Delaware’s Forgotten World War II Hero: Wilmer Earl Gallaher

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Delaware’s Forgotten World War II Hero: Wilmer Earl Gallaher

The Delaware Genealogical Society is proud to present an exhaustive, multi-part research study authored by Mark Weinberg, shining long-overdue light on Lieutenant Wilmer Earl Gallaher — a Wilmington, Delaware native and Commander of Scouting Squadron Six (VS-6) aboard the USS Enterprise — whose skill and valor at the pivotal Battle of Midway directly contributed to the sinking of two Japanese aircraft carriers, helping turn the tide of the Pacific War. Drawing on deep primary and archival research across nine detailed chapters — spanning Gallaher’s biography, early naval career, wartime experiences, and lasting legacy — Weinberg’s work restores to public memory a Delaware hero whose critical role in one of history’s most consequential naval battles has long been overlooked. We invite you to explore this remarkable story at delgensoc.org. © 2026 Mark Weinberg. Published by the Delaware Genealogical Society.

Image Command Photo, USS Princeton, 1956
Command Photo, USS Princeton, 1956

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