Edward J. McClernand-Arlington, VA
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Bear Paw Mountain, MT on September 30, 1877. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 3, Site 1931-SW.
Waymark Code: WMYB8F
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2018
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He was born on December 29, 1848 in Jacksonville, IL and died on February 9, 1926 in Washington D.C. He attained the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: McCLERNAND, EDWARD J.
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 2d U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Bear Paw Mountain, Mont., 30 September 1877
• Entered service at: Springfield, Ill.
• Date of issue: 27 November 1894
Citation: Gallantly attacked a band of hostiles and conducted the combat with excellent skill and boldness.
Armed Service: Army
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