John Joseph McCloy I | |
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Born | Brewster, New York, US | January 3, 1876
Died | May 24, 1945 Leonia, New Jersey, US | (aged 69)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1898–1928 |
Rank | Lieutenant commander |
Unit | USS Newark |
Commands | USS Curlew |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Medal of Honor (2) Navy Cross |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Frances |
Children | John II |
Lieutenant Commander John McCloy, USN (January 3, 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.