Joseph Clancy (Medal of Honor)

Distinguished conduct with the China relief expedition

Joseph Clancy was born on 29 September 1863 in New York City. He served in the United States Navy aboard USS Newark and held the rank of chief boatswain's mate during the China Relief Expedition of 1900.

Clancy earned the Medal of Honor for his conduct in action with the Allied relief forces in China during June 1900. His citation recognizes his distinguished service in the presence of the enemy without describing an individual maneuver or rescue.

Clancy later attained the rank of lieutenant. He died on 2 February 1929 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

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, Clancy distinguished himself by his conduct.