He was one of the most decorated pilots in World War II. He achieved 22 kills during his time in combat, the most of any Thunderbolt pilot in the Pacific.
Wow. First I have heard of Neel Kearby. What amazing tactics and what a brave man. 23 confirmed kills is also amazing.
What sense of duty, skill and patriotism were possessed in men like Mr. Kearny. He definitely deserved his MOH. His last measure of duty became his undoing but I imagine that he wouldn't have wanted it any other way.
Thank God for men like Neel Kearby and the others of the Greatest Generation. Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday.
Incredible soldiers, marines, sailors, & airmen come to the fore when called by their nation to serve in her defense. Kearny was high on that list and we have much for which to be grateful in him. His service and life were so valuable to his country. Thank you, Ms. Ross, for bringing Neel Kearny to our attention.
Another American patriotic hero I have never heard about who did so much for his country. We are short on men with that kind of fortitude, but we appreciate the ones who in spite of everything are still willing to fight for freedom.
Their training was amazing, but their desires to overcome the enemy was even greater than their training was. Courage under fire.....No doubt about it.
Wow. First I have heard of Neel Kearby. What amazing tactics and what a brave man. 23 confirmed kills is also amazing.
What sense of duty, skill and patriotism were possessed in men like Mr. Kearny. He definitely deserved his MOH. His last measure of duty became his undoing but I imagine that he wouldn't have wanted it any other way.
Thank God for men like Neel Kearby and the others of the Greatest Generation. Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday.
Low on fuel, but high on heroics. 22 kills, amazing.
Neal Kearby was an exceptional pilot that was doing what he could. And he did it exceptionally well.
Incredible soldiers, marines, sailors, & airmen come to the fore when called by their nation to serve in her defense. Kearny was high on that list and we have much for which to be grateful in him. His service and life were so valuable to his country. Thank you, Ms. Ross, for bringing Neel Kearny to our attention.
I've never heard of this brave American warrior. Thank you for posting this!
What a valiant warrior...RIP Neel Kearby! Thank you Tara 😊
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Another American patriotic hero I have never heard about who did so much for his country. We are short on men with that kind of fortitude, but we appreciate the ones who in spite of everything are still willing to fight for freedom.
Thank you for this story of a true hero!
I reckon there's many more of these I haven't heard of, but this is a good one!
Thank you Tara for another interesting article on one of our American heroes.
Thank you Neel Kearby. The Japanese pilots didn’t know what hit them until they knew who hit them!
A hero who lived by and lead by EXAMPLE. RIP Sir!
Their training was amazing, but their desires to overcome the enemy was even greater than their training was. Courage under fire.....No doubt about it.