McCloy, John, 1876-1945
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McCloy, John, 1876-1945
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Surname :
McCloy
Forename :
John
Date :
1876-1945
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1876-01-30
January 30, 1876
Birth
1945-05-24
May 24, 1945
Death
McCloy's military personnel file indicates date of birth is January 30, 1876 not January 3 as referenced in other sources
Biographical History
Lieutenant Commander John McCloy, USN (January 30, 1876 – May 24, 1945) was an officer in the United States Navy who was one of only 19 individuals to receive the Medal of Honor twice. He received his first Medal of Honor for action in the Boxer Rebellion in June 1900. His second Medal of Honor came in 1915 for action in Vera Cruz, Mexico in April 1914.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7959/john-mccloy
https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6247516
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Subjects
Boxer Rebellion (1900-1901)
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
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Americans
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Naval Officer
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New York
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New Jersey
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