Moaney, John A., 1914-1978

Personal aide.

John A. Moaney, Jr., (b. 1914, Easton, Md.-d. 1978) joined the army in October 1941 and served in England with the 751 Quartermaster Company after the start of World War II. In August 1942, when Dwight D. Eisenhower was in England to plan the invasion of North Africa, Moaney transferred to Eisenhower's personal staff. Maoney served as Eisenhower's valet for the next twenty-seven years. He accompanied Eisenhower throughout World War II and was stationed at the White House during Eisenhower's term as president. After Eisenhower left the White House, Moaney went with him to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Moaney retired from the Army in 1969, after the President's death, but continued to work for Mamie Eisenhower until his death.