Short Biography of John McClung

John McClung, b. June 26, 1837; d. April 8, 1865. Teacher, farmer and soldier. Entered the Federal Army as 1st Sergeant of Company K, 46th Regiment of Ind. Vol. Promoted to 1st Lieut. Was in all the principal battles from New Madrid, Mo., Mar. 4, 18562, to Mansfield, La., Apr. 8, 1964. (about twenty battles in all). He fell in the battle at the latter place while leading his regiment. The Rochester, Ind. G. A. R. Post No. 95 is named the "McClung Post" in his honor.

Source: "The McClung Genealogy: A genealogical and biographical record of the McClung family from the time of their Emigration to the Year 1904" ³⁹