Joseph Clancy (Medal of Honor)

Joseph Clancy
Born (1863-09-29)September 29, 1863
New York City, New York
Died February 2, 1929(1929-02-02) (aged 65)
Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1899 - 1920
Rank Lieutenant
Unit USS Newark
Battles/wars Boxer Rebellion
Awards Medal of Honor

Joseph Clancy (September 29, 1863 – February 2, 1929) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Clancy was born September 29, 1863 in New York City, New York, and after entering the navy Clancy was sent to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion. He died February 2, 1929, and is buried in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.[1] His grave can be found in Section 7-8145-EH[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 29 September 1863, New York, N.Y. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Clancy distinguished himself by his conduct.[2]

See also

References

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  1. 1 2 Joseph Clancy, Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients at Find a Grave
  2. "CLANCY, JOSEPH". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
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