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ATR2c Timothy Harlan McNeil

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ATR2c Timothy Harlan McNeil Veteran

Birth
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA
Death
15 Apr 1969 (aged 24)
At Sea
Burial
San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section MA Site 104
Memorial ID
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ATR2 US NAVY
KOREA and VIETNAM

The following information was provided by Rich and Sue:
Timothy H. McNeil
Pleasanton, California
Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class, U.S. Navy.
Killed in Action Died April 15, 1969 in Korea.

Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class McNeil was a member of the crew of an EC-121 surveillance aircraft, serving with the U.S. Navy. On April 15, 1969, while on a surveillance mission over the Sea of Japan in support of the Korean truce, his aircraft was shot down. All 31 crewmen were reported missing. He was presumed dead on May 2, 1969.

Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class McNeil was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
ATR2 US NAVY
KOREA and VIETNAM

The following information was provided by Rich and Sue:
Timothy H. McNeil
Pleasanton, California
Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class, U.S. Navy.
Killed in Action Died April 15, 1969 in Korea.

Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class McNeil was a member of the crew of an EC-121 surveillance aircraft, serving with the U.S. Navy. On April 15, 1969, while on a surveillance mission over the Sea of Japan in support of the Korean truce, his aircraft was shot down. All 31 crewmen were reported missing. He was presumed dead on May 2, 1969.

Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class McNeil was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.

Inscription

CALIFORNIA ATR2 US NAVY KOREA VIETNAM
AIR MEDAL & 3 GOLD STARS - PURPLE HEART

Gravesite Details

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  • Created by: TD Miller
  • Added: Jan 1, 2008
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23684708/timothy_harlan-mcneil: accessed ), memorial page for ATR2c Timothy Harlan McNeil (30 May 1944–15 Apr 1969), Find a Grave Memorial ID 23684708, citing Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA; Maintained by TD Miller (contributor 46799665).