John McCloy (Medal of Honor)

For other people named John McCloy, see John McCloy (disambiguation).
John Joseph McCloy I
McCloy in 1915
Born(1876-01-03)January 3, 1876
Brewster, New York, US
DiedMay 24, 1945(1945-05-24) (aged 69)
Leonia, New Jersey, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1898–1928
RankLieutenant commander
UnitUSS Newark
CommandsUSS Curlew
Conflicts
AwardsMedal of Honor (2)
Navy Cross
SpouseSarah Frances
ChildrenJohn 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 Vera Cruz, Mexico, in April 1914.

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