When I began my genealogy research, I was only aware of one or two individuals in the family who had served in the Armed Forces. But, over time, I have identified a few more. Their names are presented here with both honor and gratitude.
- Colby, Francis T. 1860-1909
Colonel, Seventh Regiment
Illinois National Guard - Creed, John 1916-2006
Tech. Sgt., U.S. Army
WWII - Hoy, Charles E. 1909-1986
Major General, U. S. Army - Hoy, Thomas Albert 1893-b1967
Colonel, U.S. Army - Hoy, Thomas Henry 1923-2007
Colonel, U.S. Army - Leonard, William Patrick 1884-1941
Engineman, 1st Class, Service # 1810870
U. S. Navy, WWI - Madigan, John Joseph 1887-1983
(Most likely) Private, U. S. Army
Served in France, WWI - McBride, Catherine 1915-?
A/S U. S. Spars (Coast Guard)
WWII - McBride, James 1924-1944
Private, U. S. Army
Killed in Belgium, Battle of the Bulge
WWII - McBride, Thomas 1916-1970
Aviation Electrician's Mate, 2nd class
U. S. Navy, WWII - McIntyre, Manuel A. 1891-1950
Corporal; Service #: 1632262
Company A, Section 303
Supply Transport, 78th Division
U. S. Army, WWI, 1917-1919
- McIntyre, Thomas Joseph 1919-2009
Private, Warrant Officer
U. S. Army, WWII - Mulvaney, Ambrose 1900-1985
U. S. Army(?) WWII - Mulvaney, Vincent 1895-1985
U. S. Army WWII - Mulvaney, Vincent J. c1923-1945
2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army
21st Infantry Battalion Armored Division
Killed in Action during WWII
Buried Saint Avold American Cemetery, Saint Avold, Department of Moselle, Lorraine, France
US Awards: Purple Heart Medal, Silver Star Medal, Additional Army Awards - Riordan, John Joseph 1895-1968
U. S. Army, WWI
108th Sanitary Train
Served in France with the Army of Occupation
Buried Saint Avold American Cemetery, Saint Avold, Department of Moselle, Lorraine, France
US Awards: Purple Heart Medal, Silver Star Medal, Additional Army Awards - Sullivan, Andrew L. 1898-1973
Sergeant, U. S. Army
Served in France, WWI - Sullivan, Edwin A. 1897-1944
Served in WWI - Sullivan, James P. 1893-1968
Served in WWI - Sullivan, P. James 1923-2002
Sgt. during WWII - Sullivan, Philip Michael 1898-1973
Private, Warrant Officer
U. S. Army, WWII - Sullivan, Robert L. 1926-2009
U. S. Navy, WWII - Thomas, John F. 1894-1966
Corporal, Motor Transportation Corps
U. S. Army, WWI