David H. McNerney
Class of 1949

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, 1931. Graduated From St. Thomas High School, 1949. Enlisted in U.S. Navy after high school; Served until 1952. Enrolled at University of Houston. Joined U.S. Army, 1952; Two tours of duty in Korean War. Four tours of duty in Vietnam Conflict. Received Congressional Medal of Honor on 3rd tour of duty as sergeant in U.S. Army. Married Parmelia Marie Moeckel, 1961. Retired from Army, 1969. Now works as inspector for U.S. Customs Department.

Inducted into St. Thomas High School Hall of Honor, February 12, 1976.

NBC Nightly News coverage of death:  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/vp/39622052#39622052

Houston Chronicle article:  http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7002678.html