Manus MacCloskey
Manus MacCloskey was a brigadier general in the United States Army. He served in the Philippines, participated in the China Relief Expedition, and commanded the 12th [Field Artillery Regiment (United States)|12th Field Artillery Regiment] during World War I. After retiring from the military, he organized the Civilian Conservation Corps in North Carolina and later served as superintendent of Cook County Hospital in Chicago.
Early life
He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 24, 1874. MacCloskey graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1898.Start of career
file:111-SC-29865 - NARA - 55219034-cropped.jpg|thumb|left|MacCloskey with his staff in the Forest of Argonne in October 1918After his commissioning, he joined the Fifth Field Artillery on April 26, 1898. In 1916, he commanded Fort Myer
He served in the Philippines and participated in the China Relief Expedition.
Continued career
During World War I, he organized and commanded the 12th Field Artillery Regiment. MacCloskey fought in the Battle of Verdun, the Battle of Château-Thierry (1918), the Battle of Belleau Wood, and the Battle of Soissons (1918).Later career
From January 1921 to June 30, 1924, he served with the General staff at Headquarters, Sixth Corps Area. He later served at Fort Sheridan and Fort Bragg. He retired from military service on April 30, 1938.Civilian career
In 1933, he organized the Civilian Conservation Corps in North Carolina. He served as superintendent of Cook County Hospital in Chicago from 1938 to 1947.Retirement and death
He died on May 11, 1963, in Washington, DC. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.Family
He married Sara Monro on August 14, 1901. They had two children: Monro MacCloskey, who attained the rank of brigadier general in the United States Air Force, and Sara, who was known as Sally.Awards and honors
Awards he received during his career include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the citation for which reads:He also received the Silver Star with oak leaf cluster, and the Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster. His Silver Star citation reads:
He also received the Order of the Crown of Italy, rank Officer for his World War I service.