John J. McVeigh

John Joseph McVeigh was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in France during the Second World War.

Serving as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, McVeigh distinguished himself through his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle for Brest in World War II.

His extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in the face of the enemy ultimately resulted in the posthumous presentation of the nation's highest military decoration, securing his legacy as an American war hero.