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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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McLennon's parents were Michael and Mary (Ryan), who got married in [[County Kilkenny, Ireland]]. His father entered the US military and McLennon was born [[Fort Belknap (Texas)|Fort Belknap, Texas]] in 1855. He died in 1888.<ref name=parents>{{cite web|title=John McLennon|url=http://cemetery.state.tx.us/pub/user_form.asp?pers_id=11135|publisher=Texas State Cemetery|accessdate=August 27, 2011}}</ref> McLennon was one of five children and had a fraternal twin sister, Annie. His family had a 3-generation connection with the 7th Infantry. His father Michael also served in Company A, serving for at least 13 years, including the [[American Civil War]]. His brother-in-law, Patrick Rogan, also served in Company A and a was also awarded a Medal of Honor for actions at the Battle of the Big Hole. Two of his nephews served with the 7th Infantry in the [[ |
McLennon's parents were Michael and Mary (Ryan), who got married in [[County Kilkenny, Ireland]]. His father entered the US military and McLennon was born [[Fort Belknap (Texas)|Fort Belknap, Texas]] in 1855. He died in 1888.<ref name=parents>{{cite web|title=John McLennon|url=http://cemetery.state.tx.us/pub/user_form.asp?pers_id=11135|publisher=Texas State Cemetery|accessdate=August 27, 2011}}</ref> McLennon was one of five children and had a fraternal twin sister, Annie. His family had a 3-generation connection with the 7th Infantry. His father Michael also served in Company A, serving for at least 13 years, including the [[American Civil War]]. His brother-in-law, Patrick Rogan, also served in Company A and a was also awarded a Medal of Honor for actions at the Battle of the Big Hole. Two of his nephews served with the 7th Infantry in the [[Spanish–American War]].<ref name=family>{{cite web|title=Musician John McLennon|url=http://www.friendsnezpercebattlefields.org/McLennon.htm|publisher=Friends of Nez Perce Battlefields|accessdate=August 27, 2011}}</ref> |
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McLennon enlisted in the Army at [[Fort Ellis, Montana]] in 1871. He never grew over 5 feet tall and stayed with the unit until he died in 1888, participating in many battles against Indians during his career. He died of “acute |
McLennon enlisted in the Army at [[Fort Ellis]], [[Montana Territory]] in 1871. He never grew over 5 feet tall and stayed with the unit until he died in 1888, participating in many battles against Indians during his career. He died of “acute [[nephritis]]”.<ref name=family/> He never married and is buried in [[Rock Springs, Wyoming]] beside his relative Rogan. |
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==Medal of Honor citation== |
==Medal of Honor citation== |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Battles / wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John McLennon (1855-1888) was a United States Army musician who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of the Big Hole in Montana in 1877.[1]
Biography
McLennon's parents were Michael and Mary (Ryan), who got married in County Kilkenny, Ireland. His father entered the US military and McLennon was born Fort Belknap, Texas in 1855. He died in 1888.[2] McLennon was one of five children and had a fraternal twin sister, Annie. His family had a 3-generation connection with the 7th Infantry. His father Michael also served in Company A, serving for at least 13 years, including the American Civil War. His brother-in-law, Patrick Rogan, also served in Company A and a was also awarded a Medal of Honor for actions at the Battle of the Big Hole. Two of his nephews served with the 7th Infantry in the Spanish–American War.[3]
McLennon enlisted in the Army at Fort Ellis, Montana Territory in 1871. He never grew over 5 feet tall and stayed with the unit until he died in 1888, participating in many battles against Indians during his career. He died of “acute nephritis”.[3] He never married and is buried in Rock Springs, Wyoming beside his relative Rogan.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Musician, Company A, 7th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Big Hole, Mont., 9 August 1877. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Fort Belknap, Tex. Date of issue: 2 December 1878.
Citation:
Gallantry in action.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Tribune Staff. "125 Montana Newsmakers: Medal of Honor Winners". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ "John McLennon". Texas State Cemetery. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ a b "Musician John McLennon". Friends of Nez Perce Battlefields. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ "Medal of Honor recipients Indian War Campaigns". US Army Center of Military History. December 3, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2011.