July 14, 1922
in Saint Albans, WV
Jonas Wellman McNeally (d. 1942)
Gertrude Lee (Black) McNeally
Details unknown
Ford, Bacon & Davis Institute
September 25, 1943
at Charleston, WV
December 13, 1943
from Camp Elliott
February 24, 1945
Killed in action at Iwo Jima
February 24, 1945
Killed in action
Rural Route 2, Saint Albans, WV – home of mother, Mrs. Gertrude McNeally
Boot camp at MCRD San Diego with First Recruit Battalion. Outposted to Infantry Battalion, TC Camp Elliott.
To First Battalion, 24th Marines on 13 December 1943.
Outfit: C/1/24th Marines
Rank: Private
MOS: 745 (Rifleman)
Outfit: C/1/24th Marines
Rank: PFC
MOS: 746 (BARman)
Outfit: C/1/24th Marines
Rank: PFC
MOS: 746 (BARman)
Outfit: C/1/24th Marines
Rank: Corporal
MOS: 746 (BARman)
Important Events:
February 24, 1945 – killed in action at Iwo Jima (gunshot, head); exact details unknown.
Medal
Purple Heart
Campaign
Iwo Jima (Feb. 24, 1945)
Citation
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