Sergeant James T. Clancy was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on October 1, 1864 at Vaughn Road, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company C, 1st New Jersey Cavalry. Clancy was about 31 years old.
3 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on July 3, 1865. He later rose to the rank of Captain.
Clancy was born in 1833 in Albany, Albany County, New York. His Medal of Honor is credited to Camden, Camden Coounty, New Jersey. Clancy died in December 1870 in Remedios, Cuba, at the age of about 37.
Clancy is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 93 credited to New Jersey.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Shot the Confederate Brig. Gen. John Dunovant dead during a charge, thus confusing the enemy and greatly aiding in his repulse.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: American Civil War.
Places
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Timeline
- 1833Born in Albany, Albany County, New York
- October 1, 1864Act of valor — Vaughn Road, VirginiaAge about 31. Company C, 1st New Jersey Cavalry
- July 3, 1865Medal of Honor presented
- December 1870Died in Remedios, CubaAge about 37.
Biography
James T. Clancy (c. 1833 – December 1870) was a Sergeant in the Union Army during the American Civil War who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Vaughan Road.
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