John McNeely, Jr.

John McNeely, Jr. [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed at San Pedro Bay on Leyte Island during the initial return of American troops to the Philippines. He was killed by artillery fire, as he was landing on the beach. He is buried in Grave #732 at the United States Cemetery in Palo, Leyte, Philippine Islands. His memorial service was at First Presbyterian on August 15, 1945.

Age at Death: 37

Image Source: family photo

Awards:

American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon - with 2 bronze campaign stars, Combat Infantry Badge, promoted to Captain at Patterson Field, Dayton, OH - 4/1/1942, Purple Heart, Victory Ribbon

Biographical Notes:

Army Reserve Corps, 1928 - 1940, Lieutenant of Co. F., 120th Infantry, National Guard Company of Charlotte, NC, 3 tours with the CCC, Camp Sapphire counselor Little Theater of Charlotte, First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte

Date of Birth:

4/15/1907

Birthplace:

Charlotte, NC

Military Branch:

Army Enlisted: 9-16-1940

Education Details:

Central HS 1924, Davidson College class of 28

Family Details:

Jennie Sue DeArmon McNeely, married 7-23-1938, 1645 Gold Hill Ave., Charlotte, NC

Mr. John C. McNeely, Sr. (died in 1912) one of the founders of The Charlotte Hardware Co., Mrs. Emma (Miller) McNeely - 701 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC

James M. McNeely, Lieutenant - U. S. Army in England

First Name:

John

KIA / MIA Place:

Leyte

KIA Date:

10/20/1944

Last Name:

McNeely, Jr.

Middle Name:

Creswell

Military Details:

Albuquerque, NM, Ft. Benning, GA, Ft. Jackson, SC, Patterson Field, Ohio, San Francisco, CA, Stinson Field, San Antonio, TX, Wright Field, OH, Leyte, Philippines, Goodenough Islands, New Guinea, Hollandia, Australia

Military Rank:

Captain

Source:

Newsprint, Davidson College Bulletin, First Presbyterian church history and family information

Military Unit:

60th Air Depot Group Co. C, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Div.

Exhibit & Section:

Gold Star Veterans [2]

Veteran Records [3]

MIA Date: