AncientFaces Your browser does not support JavaScript!
Please enable JavaScript to view the entire contents of this page.

James F McNeff 1917 - 2003

James Francis McNeff of Sackets Harbor, Jefferson County, NY was born on May 1, 1917 in Lima, Ohio United States, and died at age 86 years old on August 9, 2003. James McNeff was buried at Lakeside Cemetery 320 County Rd 75, in Sackets Harbor, NY.

James Francis McNeff

Sackets Harbor, Jefferson County, NY 13685

May 1, 1917

Lima, Ohio, United States

August 9, 2003

Male

Looking for another James Mcneff?

James F McNeff James McNeff (1917 - 2003)

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM

This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers James.

Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.

Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...

Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

James Francis McNeff's History: 1917 - 2003

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.

- Discover how AncientFaces works.

Introduction

James Francis McNeff was born in Lima Ohio to Raymond James McNeff (1886-1967) and Mary Loretta (Taubken) McNeff (1886-1965) and had a brother Joseph R., and sister Rose M. McNeff. According to the 1930s census, James was 12, his brother Joseph 17, and sister Rose was 20, and both James and Mary were 43, living at 463 Elizabeth Street in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. When James filed his World War 2 draft registration card on October 16th 1940, he listed his employer as O Connell & Doolin, and his address the same as his parents at 902 North Jamison in Lima Ohio. James was drafted into the U.S. Army on May 11th 1941 and enlisted on May 12th. See Changes made in men set to go to service for the news article. He became a pilot in the 10th Air Force during World War 2 and received the Distinguished Flying Cross for combat in the Burma-India China sector. See The Lima News April 4th 1945 for details. By the 1950s census, it shows that James was married to Ruth McNeff (age 32) and that they had a 2 year old daughter named Susan McNeff, living in Table Mound, Dubuque, Iowa.
05/1

1917

Birthday

May 1, 1917

Birthdate

Lima, Ohio United States

Birthplace

ADVERTISEMENT BY
Ethnicity & Family History

White, Citizen
Nationality & Locations

Born in Lima Ohio, James lived in Allen Ohio when he enlisted into the U.S. Military in Toledo Ohio on May 12th 1941.
Early Life & Education

4 Years Of High School
Military Service

James enlisted with the military on May 12, 1941 in Toledo Ohio and received Military serial#: 35018474. M. Sgt. James F. McNeff was an Air Force pilot thatwas awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by the air forces for "extraordinary achievement while participating in action against the enemy." in the Burma-India China sector.
Professional Career

Attendants, Professional And Personal Service, N.e.c.
08/9

2003

Death

August 9, 2003

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Unknown
Death location

ADVERTISEMENT BY
Gravesite & Burial

mm/dd/yyyy
Funeral date
Lakeside Cemetery 320 County Rd 75, in Sackets Harbor, Jefferson County, New York 13685, United States
Burial location
share

Memories

below

Join one other
who remembers James

Select options below to share special moments.

Baptism Religious Beliefs Personal Life & Family Obituary Add Memory Add Photo Ask others to share How this works

Share what you remember.
Ask what you wish to know.
Connect to discover more.
Advertisement
Did you know?

James F McNeff lived 11 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 86.

ADVERTISEMENT BY
Looking for more information?
share

Memories

below

3 Memories, Stories & Photos about James

Daniel Pinna

10.4k+ favorites

07/21/2022

James F. McNeff World War 2 Draft

The following appeared in The Lima News (Lima, Ohio) on Sunday May 11th 1941 showing when James F. McNeff was drafted into the U.S. army. He would eventually become a distinguished pilot.

For transcription and additional details on James see Changes made in men set to go to service.

Date & Place: 1941 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio United States

Comments

Daniel Pinna

10.4k+ favorites

07/21/2022

Changes made in men set to go to service

The following appeared in The Lima News (Lima, Ohio) on Sunday May 11th 1941:

Two changes were announced Saturday in the original list of nine draftees scheduled to leave Monday for induction into the U.S. army. Both changes came from Board No. 2. New men named to leave Monday are Charles O. Smith, 306 S. Rosedale-av, and Ralph E. Hirt, 205 E. Third-st. They will replace Elton M. Hartzler, Los Angeles, Calif., who will be inducted from that city, and Thomas G. Sawyer, 1611 Lakewood-av, whose case is pending on appeal. Fred E. Dresher, 617 S. Pine-st, is the third man to go from Board 2.

Boards 1 and 3 will send three men each. Board 1 will send James F. McNeff, 902 N. Jameson-av, Robert H. Snook, 723 N. Elizabeth-st, and MacJilton Sargent, 901 E. Kibby-st. Board 3's selectees are George B. Foust, Delphos Route 2, and John W. and James R. Snyder, brothers, of Lima Route 4.

See James F. McNeff World War 2 Draft for an image of this news snippet.

Comments

Daniel Pinna

10.4k+ favorites

07/21/2022

The Lima News April 4th 1945

M. Sgt. James F. McNeff, son of Mr. and Mrs. J Ray McNeff, 902 Jameson-av, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross according to air forces dispatches, for "extraordinary achievement while participating in action against the enemy." The award was made for service as a 10th Air Force pilot in the Burma-India China sector.

Comments