John Henry Neely was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to Bryan Neely and Susie Bush.

He was Killed in Action in Italy

He was initially buried at Pietramala Cemetery at Mount Beni in Italy and reburied at Florence American Cemetery, Via Cassia, Italy, E, 14, 7

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 10 April 1924
  • Date of death: 1 October 1944
  • County: Sullivan
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman's Badge
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Florence American Cemetery, Via Cassia, Italy
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XVIII, Top Panel
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