John Edward McElroy (24 March 1913 – 26 July 1958) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and Brunswick in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).Holmesby & Main (2009), p. 542.
Family The son of John Edward McElroy (1872–1937),"Deaths: McElroy", The Age, (Wednesday, 12 May 1937), p. 1. and Sarah Jane McElroy (1890–1919), née Dunne, John Edward McElroy was born at Warracknabeal on 24 March 1913.
He married Alma Mary Harrison (1916–2001) on 27 March 1937."Bride's Six Attendants", The Herald, (Saturday, 27 March 1937), p. 19.
Death
He died at Essendon, Victoria on 26 July 1958."Deaths: McElroy", The Age, (Monday, 28 July 1958), p. 12. He was buried at Melbourne General Cemetery.
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References
World War Two Nominal Roll: Corporal John Edward McElroy (V311078), Department of Veterans' Affairs. World War Two Service Record: Corporal John Edward McElroy (V311078), National Archives of Australia.
External links
Jack McElroy's playing statistics from the VFA Project Jack McElroy's profile at Blueseum