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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.
U.S. Navy Coxswain John McCloy was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion).
John McCloy MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION For heroism in leading 3 picket launches along Vera Cruz sea front, drawing Mexican fire and enabling cruisers to save our men on shore, 22 April 1914.
John McCloy. 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, Coxswain McCloy distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Lieutenant Commander John McCloy was a sailor, and later an officer, in the U.S. Navy who twice received the U.S. military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his heroic actions.
Furthermore, McCloy was a recipient of the Association Medal of the New York City Bar Association in recognition of exceptional contributions to the honor and standing of the Bar in the community. [41]
U.S. Navy Coxswain John McCloy was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion).
