U.S. Army · United States 
Walter McNeil
2001
Walter Arthur McNeil served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Aircraft
What Happened
Officer Walter McNeil was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.
Officer McNeil was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and Army Reserve Desert Storm veteran. He had served with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for 13 years.
Officer McNeil was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and Army Reserve Desert Storm veteran. He had served with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his daughter, son, and companion.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department
Police Officer
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