Manus MacCloskey

Manus MacCloskey (April 24, 1874-May 11, 1963) was a Brigadier General in the United States Army. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, MacCloskey graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1898. He would serve in the Spanish-American War and the China Relief Expedition. During World War I he commanded the 12th Field Artillery Regiment and fought in the Battle of Verdun, the Battle of Château-Thierry (1918), the Battle of Belleau Wood, and the Battle of Soissons (1918). Awards he received during his career include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star with oak leaf cluster, and the Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster.

He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. His son was Brigadier General Monro MacCloskey.