John J. McCloy
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Lieutenant Commander John J. McCloy I, (January 3, 1876 – May 24, 1945), was a U.S. Navy officer. He's famous for receiving the Medal of Honor twice. One for his actions in the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 and another for bravery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, in 1914.
John J. McCloy I | |
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Born | January 3, 1876 Brewster, New York, US |
Died | May 24, 1945 Leonia, New Jersey, US |
Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1898–1928 |
Rank | Lieutenant commander |
Battles/wars | Spanish-American War Occupation of Vera Cruz (1914) |
Awards | Medal of Honor (2) Navy Cross |