Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Chief Boatswain's Mate Joseph Clancy received the Medal of Honor for his actions between June 20 and 22, 1900 in China during the Boxer Rebellion. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Newark. Clancy was 36 years old.
27 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. He later rose to the rank of Lieutenant.
Clancy was born on September 29, 1863 in New York, New York. Clancy died on February 2, 1929, at the age of 65. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Clancy is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion.
Official Medal of Honor citation
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, Clancy distinguished himself by his conduct.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
Timeline
- September 29, 1863Born in New York, New York
- June 20 - 22, 1900Act of valor — ChinaAge 36. U.S.S. Newark
- February 2, 1929DiedAge 65.
- Resting placeArlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia
Biography
Joseph Clancy (September 29, 1863 – February 2, 1929) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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