b. 25/10/1869 New York. d. 11/07/1932 Kansas.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 29/12/1890 Wounded Knee, South Dakota.
Born in New York and raised in Washington, Clancy enlisted in Company E, 1st Artillery Regiment on August 2, 1887 (giving his age as 19) at “Vanco Bks” (possibly Vancouver Barracks). 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. His Medal was awarded to him on January 23, 1892. 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.
MOH CITATION:
Twice voluntarily rescued wounded comrades under fire of the enemy
BURIAL LOCATION: FORT RILEY POST CEMETERY, FORT RILEY, KANSAS.
SECTION I PLOT 5
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
