Background
Mcdonough, John Justin was born on May 17, 1907 in Tyndall, South Dakota, United States. Son of John Jay and Mary (Hughes) Mcdonough.
Mcdonough, John Justin was born on May 17, 1907 in Tyndall, South Dakota, United States. Son of John Jay and Mary (Hughes) Mcdonough.
Bachelor of Philosophy Chicago, 1928. Bachelor of Arts, Hertford College, Oxford University, England, (Rhodes Scholar), 1931. Master of Arts, Oxford University, 1953.
With Harris Trust & Savings Bank, since 1932, vice president, since 1949. Director Seminars School Banking, University of Wisconsin, since 1954. Joined New York Office of Strategic Services as civilian, 1942, commissioned captain, A.U.S., 1943 and advanced through grades to lieut. colonel, 1944.
Translations to E.T.O. as acting chief London Office Office of Strategic Services Counter-Espionage. Acting chief Counter-Espionage branch Washington, 1943, India-Burma Theatre, 1944, chief Office of Strategic Services Counter-Espionage branch, SEAC. Chairman Joint Civic Committee Elections, 1948. Board Chicago Crime Commission.
Member American Institute Banking, 1939-1940 (board directors Chicago chapter 1934-1936). Legion of Merit India-Burma Theatre.
Member of the board Catholic Charities, Marillac Social Center. Member board Chicago chapter American Red Cross, 1950-1956. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Kappa Epsilon.
Roman Catholic; Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Exmoor Country, University, Caxton, Economic, Executive (president 1953-1954), Commonwealth (president 1954-1955), Commercial.
Married Anne Elizabeth O’Brien, September 18, 1936. Children: Nancy, John Michael.