Matthew McClelland

Matthew McClelland
Memorial marker at Roseland Cemetery
BornNovember 1832
Ireland
DiedJanuary 30, 1883
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Place of burial
Allegiance
Service / branch
Years of service1861-64
RankFirst Class Fireman
UnitUSS Richmond
USS North Carolina (1820)
USS Princeton (1851)
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Matthew McClelland (November 1832 – January 30, 1883) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions in the American Civil War.