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John Clancy
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| Allegiance |  United States |
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U.S. Army |
| Years of service | 1887 - 1892; 1892 - 1894 |
| Highest rank | First sergeant |
| Unit | 1st Artillery Regiment |
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| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Clancy was an American soldier who served with the 1st Artillery Regiment. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery at the Battle of Wounded Knee, now called the Wounded Knee Massacre.
Service
John Clancy enlisted in Company E, 1st Artillery Regiment on August 2, 1887 (giving his age as 19) at "Vanco Bks" (Possibly Vancouver Barracks, Washington). On December 29, 1890, Clancy was present at the Battle of Wounded Knee and was cited for bravery in twice voluntarily rescuing wounded comrades from under enemy fire; he was later awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. He was discharged at Fort Sheridan, Illinois on August 1, 1892, as a private. Clancy re-enlisted in Company E on August 14, 1892, still at Fort Sheridan, and was dishonorably discharged at Fort Sheridan on September 26, 1894.
