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Edward John McClernand (December 29, 1848 – February 9, 1926) was a United States Army brigadier general who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for valor in action near the Bear Paw Mountains, Montana on September 30, 1877.
John and Sarah's son, Edward John McClernand, was notable as a West Point graduate in 1870 U.S. Army brigadier general in the Indian Wars, Medal of Honor recipient and later fought in the Philippines.
U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Edward John McClernand was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the Indian Campaigns.
Edward J. McClernand Medal of Honor citation: "Gallantly attacked a band of hostiles and conducted the combat with excellent skill and boldness." Location at Arlington National Cemetery: Section 3 Site 1931
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Edward John McClernand, United States Army, for...
- December 29, 1848
- February 9, 1926
Edward John McClernand was a United States Army Brigadier General who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for valor in action near the Bear Paw Mountains, Montana on September 30, 1877.
Who was Edward John McClernand? Edward John McClernand was a United States Army Brigadier General who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for valor in action near the Bear Paw Mountains, Montana on September 30, 1877.
