Joseph Clancy (Medal of Honor)

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Joseph Clancy
Born(1863-09-29)September 29, 1863
New York City, New York
DiedFebruary 2, 1929(1929-02-02) (aged 65)
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1899–1920
RankLieutenant
UnitUSS Newark
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

Joseph Clancy (September 29, 1863 – February 2, 1929) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography[]

Clancy was born September 29, 1863 in New York City, New York, and after entering the navy Clancy was sent to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.

In 1900 he was a chief boatswains mate and participated in the China Relief Expedition. For heroism during the expedition, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

He was warranted to the rank of boatswain on May 7, 1901 and promoted to chief boatswain on May 7, 1907. During World War I he was promoted to lieutenant on July 1, 1918.

He died February 2, 1929, and is buried in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.[1] His grave can be found in Section 7-8145-EH[1]

Awards[]

Medal of Honor citation[]

Rank and organization: Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 29 September 1863, New York, N.Y. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Clancy distinguished himself by his conduct.[2]

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References[]

Inline
  1. ^ a b Joseph Clancy, Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients at Find a Grave
  2. ^ "CLANCY, JOSEPH". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
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