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John McNeely, Jr.

First Name: 
John
Middle Name: 
Creswell
Last Name: 
McNeely, Jr.
Date of Birth: 
4/15/1907
Birthplace: 
Charlotte, NC

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

Personal Details

Education Details: 
Central HS 1924, Davidson College class of 28
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
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

Military Details

Military Branch: 
Army Enlisted: 9-16-1940
Military Rank: 
Captain
Military Unit: 
60th Air Depot Group Co. C, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Div.
KIA Date: 
10/20/1944
MIA Date: 
NA
KIA / MIA Place: 
Leyte
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
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
Source: 

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

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