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.

His actions at Bear Paw Mountain, Montana on September 30, 1877, resulted in his being received the Medal of Honor on November 27, 1894.

Citation: "Gallantly attacked a band of hostiles and conducted the combat with excellent skill and boldness.

He lived in Easton, Pennsylvania, where he wrote "With the Indians and the Buffalo in Montana", for the Cavalry Journal in 1925.