Kevin A. Gilroy

Kevin A. Gilroy
Gilroy in 1967
Birth name	Kevin Alfred Gilroy
Nickname(s)	Mike
Born	(1936-06-04)June 4, 1936 Menlo Park, California, U.S.
Died	November 13, 2013(2013-11-13) (aged 77) Spring Branch, Texas, U.S.
Buried	St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy, California
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1953–1987
Rank	Colonel
Unit	9th Bomb Squadron, 7th Bombardment Wing 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing
Commands	Detachment 100, United States Logistics Group Air Force Electronic Warfare Center
Battles / wars	Vietnam War
Awards	Air Force Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (3) Air Medal (11)

Kevin Alfred Gilroy (June 4, 1936 – November 13, 2013) was a United States Air Force (USAF) colonel and was one of the most highly decorated Electronic Warfare Officers in the USAF. After his retirement from the Air Force, he served as the mayor of the city of Gilroy.