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• French and Indian War
• Revolutionary War
• Barbary Wars
• War of 1812
• Mexican-American War
• Civil War
• Spanish-American War
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• School: Columbia College
• Class Year: 1950
• War: Korean War
• Date of Death: September 11, 1951

Lieutenant Thomas Lyons McVeigh served in the Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the Silver Star for valor in combat; also the Bronze Star with V, and three Purple Hearts.

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