John J. McVeigh [SEP] conflict
John J. McVeigh
John Joseph McVeigh (September 26, 1921 – August 29, 1944) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the Battle for Brest in World War II. He was a 1939 graduate of Northeast Catholic High School for boys.
Biography.
McVeigh was born in 1921. He was working at a rustproofing company when he joined the Army in his hometown of Philadelphia in September 1942, and by
McVeigh
McVeigh is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Andrea McVeigh, New Zealand netball commentator
- Annita McVeigh, British newsreader
- Brian J. McVeigh (born 1959), American anthropologist
- Charles McVeigh (1898–1984), Canadian ice hockey player
- Jarrad McVeigh (born 1985), Australian rules footballer
- Jimmy McVeigh (born 1949), English football defender
- John J. McVeigh (1921–1944), United States Army soldier
- John McVeigh (footballer) (born