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John J. Clausey
Born (1875-05-16)May 16, 1875
San Francisco, California
Died September 9, 1951(1951-09-09) (aged 76)
Place of burial
Golden Gate National Cemetery San Bruno, California
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Lieutenant
Unit USS Bennington
Awards Medal of Honor

John Joseph Clausey (May 16, 1875- September 9, 1951) was a chief gunner's mate serving in the United States Navy. He received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Clausey was born May 16, 1875 in San Francisco, California. He joined the navy where he was stationed aboard the USS Bennington as a chief gunner's mate. On July 21, 1905 one of the USS Bennington’s boilers exploded while it was in San Diego, California. Because of his actions he received the Medal January 5, 1906.

He died September 9, 1951. He is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery San Bruno, California. His grave is in section C, grave 121-B.

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