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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

John E Clancy

Details
  • Rank: Musician (Highest Rank: First Sergeant Ret.)
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company E,
    1st U.S. Artillery
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: December 29, 1890
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, USA
Citation
Twice voluntarily rescued wounded comrades under fire of the enemy.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Vancouver Barracks, Clark County, Washington
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: January 23, 1892
  • Born: October 25, 1869, New York, NY, United States
  • Died: July 11, 1932, KS, United States
  • Buried: Fort Riley Post Cemetery (MH) (I-5), Fort Riley, KS, United States
 

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