| John Clancy | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1869 |
| Died | July 11, 1932 (aged 62) |
| Place of birth | Manhattan, New York |
| Buried at | Fort Riley Post Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | U.S. Army |
| Years of service | 1887 - 1892; 1892 - 1894 |
| Rank | First sergeant |
| Unit | 1st Artillery Regiment |
| Battles |
Indian Wars Wounded Knee Massacre |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John E. Clancy (October 25, 1869 – July 11, 1932) was an American soldier who served with the 1st Artillery Regiment. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery at the Battle of Wounded Knee, now called the Wounded Knee Massacre.
Service[]
Clancy was born to Patrick Clancy a career soldier[1] and Jane Holland Clancy[2] October 25, 1869 in Manhattan, New York.[3] He enlisted in Company E, 1st Artillery Regiment on August 2, 1887 (giving his age as 19) at "Vanco Bks" (Possibly Vancouver Barracks, Washington).[4] On December 29, 1890, Clancy was present at the Battle of Wounded Knee and was cited for bravery in twice voluntarily rescuing wounded comrades from under enemy fire; he was later awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.[5] He was discharged at Fort Sheridan, Illinois on August 1, 1892 as a private.[4] Clancy re-enlisted in Company E on August 14, 1892, still at Fort Sheridan, and was dishonorably discharged at Fort Sheridan on September 26, 1894.[6]
He died July 11, 1932 and was buried in Fort Riley Post Cemetery.[3] His grave can be found in section I, plot 5.[3]
Citation[]
Twice voluntarily rescued wounded comrades under fire of the enemy[7][8]
See also[]
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Wounded Knee Massacre
Notes[]
- ↑ "John Clancy (Medal of Honor)". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93710586. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ↑ "John Clancy (Medal of Honor)". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93710764. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "John Clancy (Medal of Honor)". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6403653. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "United States Registers of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRQ6-9XL : 4 December 2014), John Clancy, 02 Aug 1887; citing p. 204, volume 84, Vanco Bks, , , United States, NARA microfilm publication M233 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 44; FHL microfilm 1,319,377.
- ↑ "The Army, Honors to Officers and Men". May 21, 1892. p. 674. https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924069761710;view=1up;seq=678. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
- ↑ "United States Registers of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJDR-WQL4 : 24 May 2014), John Clancy, 14 Aug 1892; citing p. 111, volume 088, Fort Sheridan, , Illinois, United States, NARA microfilm publication M233 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 46; FHL microfilm 1,319,379.
- ↑ "Medal of Honor recipients". American Civil War (M-R): Clancy, John E. entry. United States Army Center of Military History. 30 July 2013. https://history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_mr.html. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ↑ "John Clancy (Medal of Honor)". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=1875. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
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