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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.

Awards Received

  • 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.