Loughrey Veterans

The following Loughreys have served in the United States military at some point in our nation's history. By listing them here, we honor their contributions, and perhaps provide links to valuable sources of genealogical information.

If you know of any other Loughrey veterans, please send their names, data and/or stories to webmaster Liz Fuller at zilf@leapinliz.com

Revolutionary War

Col. Archibald Loughrey
Killed in Indian attack at Loughrey's creek.
Source: Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Illinois

War of 1812

Robert Loughrey
Served in Captain Bejamin Willard's army during the War of 1812, recieved a pension and resided in Louisville, St. Lawrence co., N.Y. with wife Mary,and children Alexander,Willard , Nancy, Mary, James and Clarke.

Civil War

Martin R. Loughrey
U.S. Cavalry, 7th Illinois Division, Company K
Source: Illinois Civil War Veterans Database

William G. Loughrey
Private, U.S. Infantry Reorg., 18th Illinois Division, Company B
Source: Illinois Civil War Veterans Database

World War I

Andrew Clyde Loughrey
Born June 12, 1888, Coon Rapids, IA
Source: Ancestry.com World War I Civilian Draft Registrations

William Ettley Loughrey
Born October 18, 1872
Source: Ancestry.com World War I Civilian Draft Registrations

World War II

John F. Emery
Captain, 530th Fighter Squadron, 311th Fighter
Died (Missing) July 9, 1944
Awarded Purple Heart, Air Medal, Distingished Flying Cross, etc.
Great-grandson of Margaret Loughrey Carrell

Kenneth E. Gebhardt
Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy
Died December 7, 1941, U.S.S. Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Awarded Purple Heart
Great-grandson of Margaret Loughrey Carrell

Samuel Fergusson
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
Died (Missing) July 12, 1945
Awarded Purple Heart
Great-grandson of Margaret Loughrey Carrell

Korean War

Richard Carrell Fuller
March 27, 1934-January 14, 1954
Airman Second Class, U.S. Air Force, 8th Bomber Squadron, 3rd Bomber Group Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart Missing in action while participating in aerial support over Korea, later presumed dead.
Source: American War Dead
Great-grandson of Margaret Loughrey Carrell

Vietnam War

Thomas Olin
SP4, U.S. Army
Died March 15, 1967, of multiple fragmentation wounds
Vietnam Wall position: Panel 16E, Line 085
Great-great grandson of Margaret Loughrey Carrell

Current

James "Jaime" Laughrey
Born April 25, 1964, Mount Vernon, Knox County, OH
Currently serving with U.S. peacekeeping forces in Bosnia.

Other

Amos Loughry (or Lockry)
Born after 1755, died before November 12, 1808
Pennsylvania Patriotic Service ("Patriotic Service" incldues Express Rider, Member of Boston Tea Party, Delegate to Continental congress or Provincial Congress, Member of a Committee Made Necessary by the War - such as a Committee of Safety, Singing and Oath of Allegiance or Associaton, or providing suppies or provisions. Also, Pennsylvania, could qualify by paying a special tax to support the militia.)
Source: DAR Index