James H McNeilly ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from New York
On June 22, 1969 Specialist Five McNeilly was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 287338 |
| Service ID | 11473388 |
| Name | James H McNeilly |
| From | Scotia, Schenectady County, New York |
| Birth Date | November 1, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | June 22, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Five |
| Specialty | Heavy Vehicle Driver |
| Unit/Group | 1st Logistical Command, 1018th S S Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Ngai province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  James is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 22w, Line 113. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: James H McNeilly was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Reserve Military. He began his tour on October 28, 1968. McNeilly had the rank of Specialist Five. His military occupation or specialty was Heavy Vehicle Driver. Service number assignment was 11473388. Attached to 1st Logistical Command, 1018th S S Company.
He was born on November 1, 1948. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Schenectady county has been included within the archival record. We have Scotia listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Five McNeilly experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 22, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Ngai province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 23,281 World War II
• 516 Korean War
• 1,281 Vietnam War
• 102 Prisoners of war
• 2,170 Missing in action
• 1 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 16 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 516 Korean War
• 1,281 Vietnam War
• 102 Prisoners of war
• 2,170 Missing in action
• 1 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 16 Medal of Honor recipients
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