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Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    1st New Jersey Cavalry

    Action Date:

    October 1, 1864

    Date of Issue: July 3, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant James T. Clancy, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 October 1864, while serving with Company C, 1st New Jersey Cavalry, in action at Vaughn Road, Virginia. Sergeant Clancy shot the Confederate General Dunovant dead during a charge, thus confusing the enemy and greatly aiding in his repulse.