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  1. Children. John II. Lieutenant Commander John McCloy, USN (January 3, 1876 – May 24, 1945) was an officer in the United States Navy who was one of only 19 individuals to receive the Medal of Honor twice. He received his first Medal of Honor for action in the Boxer Rebellion in June 1900. His second Medal of Honor came in 1915 for action in ...

  2. Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PMH) (8-5246), Arlington, VA, United States. Location of Medal: St. John's Roman Catholic Church (Medals for both actions), Leonia, NJ. Photo Gallery. U.S. Navy Coxswain John McCloy was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion).

  3. MEDAL OF HONOR 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, Coxswain McCloy distinguished himself by meritorious conduct. SECOND AWARD: Chief Boatswain, U.S. Navy. Citation: For heroism in leading 3 picket launches along Vera Cruz ...

  4. John McCloy. Medal of Honor 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, Coxswain McCloy distinguished himself by meritorious conduct. SECOND AWARD: Chief Boatswain, U.S. Navy. Citation: For heroism in leading 3 picket launches ...

  5. MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION. For heroism in leading 3 picket launches along Vera Cruz sea front, drawing Mexican fire and enabling cruisers to save our men on shore, 22 April 1914. Though wounded, he gallantly remained at his post. Rank: Chief Boatswain. Conflicts: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) Organization: U.S. Navy.

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  7. He is one of only 19 individuals to receive the Medal of Honor twice. John McCloy was born on 3 January 1876 in Brewsters, NY. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 7 March 1898. He was warranted as a Boatswain on 30 July 1903 and commissioned as an Ensign on 1 July 1917. Medal of Honor. 1st Award, Boxer Rebellion. Rank and organization: Coxswain, U ...

  8. John McCloy (January 3, 1876 – May 24, 1945) was a sailor in the United States Navy who is one of only 19 individuals to receive the Medal of Honor twice. He received his first Medal of Honor for action in the Boxer Rebellion in June 1900. His second such award came in 1915 for action in Vera Cruz, Mexico in April 1914.

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