Background
McLAUCHLIN, Clenard was born on July 7, 1879 in Mecosta Company. Michigan. Son of Albert and Mary E. (Burns) McLaughlin.
McLAUCHLIN, Clenard was born on July 7, 1879 in Mecosta Company. Michigan. Son of Albert and Mary E. (Burns) McLaughlin.
High School; Command and General Staff School.
Minnesota Colonel 3 Infantry., Oregon National. Guard, 1915-1916; Colonel Inspector, General Department, United States Army, 1918-1920. First Lieutenant, United States Army, 1901-1911, Captain, 1911-1917, Major, 20, Lieutenant Colonel, 1920-1927, Colonel, 1927 —.
Served beyond the continental limits of United States during Spanish-American War. Philippine Insurrection and World War. Awarded, Silver Star Citation for gallantry in action.
General Staff Corps Eligible List.
Spouse Abbie S. Selover, August 25, 1904, Lake City.