John McCloy (Medal of Honor)

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.

For other people named John McCloy, see John McCloy (disambiguation).
John Joseph McCloy I
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
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
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1898–1928
RankLieutenant Commander
UnitUSS Newark
Commands heldUSS Curlew
Battles/wars
  • Spanish–American War
  • Boxer Rebellion
    • Seymour Expedition
  • Occupation of Vera Cruz (1914)
AwardsMedal of Honor (2)
Navy Cross
Spouse(s)Sarah Frances
ChildrenJohn II
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