John J. Clausey

John Joseph Clausey (May 16, 1875- September 9, 1951) was a chief gunner's mate serving in the United States Navy during who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography
Clausey was born May 16, 1875 in San Francisco, California and joined the navy where he was stationed aboard the USS Bennington (PG-4) as a chief gunner's mate. On July 21, 1905 one of the USS Bennington (PG-4)’s boilers exploded while it was in San Diego, California. For his actions he received the Medal January 5, 1906. He died September 9, 1951 and is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery San Bruno, California. His grave can be found in section C, grave 121-B.

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 16 May 1875, San Francisco, Calif. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.

Citation:

"On board the U.S.S. Bennington for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905."