U.S. Navy
John McCloy
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandUSS Newark (C-1)
BirthplaceBrewster, New York
Citation
First Award: In action 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.
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