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Navy Federal Credit Union
Edward
John
McClernand
December 29, 1848

–

February 9, 1926

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Edward McClernand graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1870. He earned the Medal of Honor during the Indian Campaigns and served through the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. He retired in 1912 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    June 22 – July 17, 1898
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edward John McClernand, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action in the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898.

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Division:

    2d U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    September 30, 1877
    Date of Issue: November 27, 1894

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Edward John McClernand, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 30 September 1877, while serving with 2d U.S. Cavalry, in action at Bear Paw Mountain, Montana. Second Lieutenant McClernand gallantly attacked a band of hostiles and conducted the combat with excellent skill and boldness.