The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (Second Award) to Chief Boatswain’s Mate John McCloy, United States Navy, for heroism in leading three picket launches along Vera Cruz sea front, drawing Mexican fire and enabling cruisers to save our men on shore, 22 April 1914. Though wounded, Chief Boatswain’s Mate McCloy gallantly remained at his post.
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Awards Received
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Navy Cross
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Medal of Honor
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Navy Cross
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United States NavyRank:
LieutenantDivision:
U.S.S. CurlewAction Date:
World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant John McCloy, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in Command of the U.S.S. Curlew, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines during World War I.
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Medal of Honor
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CoxswainDivision:
U.S.S. NewarkAction Date:
June 13 & 20 – 22, 1900
War Department, General Orders No. 55 (July 19, 1901)The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (First Award) to Coxswain John McCloy, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with the detachment from the U.S.S. Newark, fighting 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.