While on a recon patrol though a village near Da Nang, PFC Neary was hit by small arms fire. One of six in his graduating class at Permain High School (1965) to die in Vietnam. He served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. Recipient of the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Parachute Wings, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Medal. His name is located on Panel 53E, Line 39 of the Vietnam Memorial.
Odessa American August 23, 1968
CEREMONY SATURDAY
A Bronze Star and other citations will be presented Saturday afternoon to the parents of PFC John R Neary II, who was killed in action in Vietnam last May 1.
Receiving the awards in ceremonies at 1:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 4501 Andrews Highway, will be Mr. and Mrs. John R. Neary, 527 East 43rd.
In addition to the Bronze Star, presentations will be made of the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge and Parachutist Badge.
The presentations will be made by Col. James L. Moreland, deputy commander of Arrowhead EOH of the Texas Army National Guard.
The honor guard will be composed of Headquarters and Headquarter Company of the Odessa-based unit.
The Bronze Star was awarded Neary for "distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 14 February, 1968, to May 1, 1968."
Neary was a native of Florence, Ala., and had lived in Odessa since 1958, moving here with his family from New Brunswick, N.J. He attended Alamo Elementary and Hood Junior High Schools and was graduated from Permian Basin High School in 1965.
He attended Hardin-Simmons University for two years as a pre-med student before entering the armed service.
A brother, Bruce, and two sisters, Helen Louise and Rose Marie, also survive.
Odessa American August 23, 1968
CEREMONY SATURDAY
A Bronze Star and other citations will be presented Saturday afternoon to the parents of PFC John R Neary II, who was killed in action in Vietnam last May 1.
Receiving the awards in ceremonies at 1:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 4501 Andrews Highway, will be Mr. and Mrs. John R. Neary, 527 East 43rd.
In addition to the Bronze Star, presentations will be made of the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge and Parachutist Badge.
The presentations will be made by Col. James L. Moreland, deputy commander of Arrowhead EOH of the Texas Army National Guard.
The honor guard will be composed of Headquarters and Headquarter Company of the Odessa-based unit.
The Bronze Star was awarded Neary for "distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 14 February, 1968, to May 1, 1968."
Neary was a native of Florence, Ala., and had lived in Odessa since 1958, moving here with his family from New Brunswick, N.J. He attended Alamo Elementary and Hood Junior High Schools and was graduated from Permian Basin High School in 1965.
He attended Hardin-Simmons University for two years as a pre-med student before entering the armed service.
A brother, Bruce, and two sisters, Helen Louise and Rose Marie, also survive.
While on a recon patrol though a village near Da Nang, PFC Neary was hit by small arms fire. One of six in his graduating class at Permain High School (1965) to die in Vietnam. He served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. Recipient of the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Parachute Wings, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Medal. His name is located on Panel 53E, Line 39 of the Vietnam Memorial.
Odessa American August 23, 1968
CEREMONY SATURDAY
A Bronze Star and other citations will be presented Saturday afternoon to the parents of PFC John R Neary II, who was killed in action in Vietnam last May 1.
Receiving the awards in ceremonies at 1:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 4501 Andrews Highway, will be Mr. and Mrs. John R. Neary, 527 East 43rd.
In addition to the Bronze Star, presentations will be made of the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge and Parachutist Badge.
The presentations will be made by Col. James L. Moreland, deputy commander of Arrowhead EOH of the Texas Army National Guard.
The honor guard will be composed of Headquarters and Headquarter Company of the Odessa-based unit.
The Bronze Star was awarded Neary for "distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 14 February, 1968, to May 1, 1968."
Neary was a native of Florence, Ala., and had lived in Odessa since 1958, moving here with his family from New Brunswick, N.J. He attended Alamo Elementary and Hood Junior High Schools and was graduated from Permian Basin High School in 1965.
He attended Hardin-Simmons University for two years as a pre-med student before entering the armed service.
A brother, Bruce, and two sisters, Helen Louise and Rose Marie, also survive.
Odessa American August 23, 1968
CEREMONY SATURDAY
A Bronze Star and other citations will be presented Saturday afternoon to the parents of PFC John R Neary II, who was killed in action in Vietnam last May 1.
Receiving the awards in ceremonies at 1:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 4501 Andrews Highway, will be Mr. and Mrs. John R. Neary, 527 East 43rd.
In addition to the Bronze Star, presentations will be made of the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge and Parachutist Badge.
The presentations will be made by Col. James L. Moreland, deputy commander of Arrowhead EOH of the Texas Army National Guard.
The honor guard will be composed of Headquarters and Headquarter Company of the Odessa-based unit.
The Bronze Star was awarded Neary for "distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 14 February, 1968, to May 1, 1968."
Neary was a native of Florence, Ala., and had lived in Odessa since 1958, moving here with his family from New Brunswick, N.J. He attended Alamo Elementary and Hood Junior High Schools and was graduated from Permian Basin High School in 1965.
He attended Hardin-Simmons University for two years as a pre-med student before entering the armed service.
A brother, Bruce, and two sisters, Helen Louise and Rose Marie, also survive.
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