Neil Logan
Neil Logan, 94, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, May 27, 2022.
Neil was born on November 23, 1927, to Claude and Lillie Logan on the family homestead on Cottonwood Creek below the Byrd Hill, the highest point in Yellowstone County. Neil attended rural Montana schools, Battle Creek School and Blue Creek School.
Neil married Lois McFarland in Red Lodge, Montana, in 1950. He entered the US Army in February, 1951. He completed four months basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He shipped over to Korea from Fort Lawton, Washington, on July 4, 1951, and he arrived in Yokohama, Japan on July 18, 1951. He served with the Third Armored Division, Company B, Tenth Combat Engineer Corp. Neil was the recipient of several medals for his service, most notably the Bronze Star, which is awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves by heroism and outstanding achievement while serving in combat theater. Neil returned stateside May 1952. read more
