Edward John McClernand

Edward John McClernand
Born	(1848-12-29)December 29, 1848 Jacksonville, Illinois, US
Died	February 9, 1926(1926-02-09) (aged 77) Easton, Pennsylvania, US
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1870–1914
Rank	Brigadier general
Commands	1st Cavalry Regiment
Battles / wars	American Indian Wars Spanish–American War Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Edward John McClernand (December 29, 1848 – February 9, 1926) was a United States Army brigadier general who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for valor in action near the Bear Paw Mountains, Montana on September 30, 1877. An 1870 graduate of West Point, his career spanned 42 years, as he served in the army until his retirement on December 29, 1912.