McNeaney, John Henry 'Harry' (Captain)

Survived 1919-March-01

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Birth Date: 1897-May-30

Born: Jarvis, Ontario

Parents: John McNeaney & Mary Elizabeth Vance

Spouse: Bertha Emma Jones

Home: Hamilton, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: 1917-May-05

Distinguished Flying Cross

Service

RAF

Unit

79 Sqn- Squadron (RFC)

Base

Rank

Captain

Position

pilot

Service Numbers

McNeaney was living in Hamilton, Ontario before he enlisted in the RFC in 1917-05-05. he was commissioned a Captain and joined 79 Squadron RAF. He had claimed 5 confirmed victories by the end of the war. He was awarded the DFC for actions on September 28. After war's end he was posted to Germany as part of the forces of occupation. He contracted influenza and was brought back to England. He died on 1 March 1919.

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