James McConnell (Medal of Honor)
James McConnell | |
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![]() Grave at Arlington National Cemetery | |
Born | 1878 Syracuse, New York, US |
Died | July 23, 1918 (aged 39–40) France |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | Company B, 33d US Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | Philippine–American War World War I |
Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross |
James McConnell was a soldier in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
Almost two decades later, McConnell, by then a First Lieutenant, was also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions in France during World War I. He was mortally wounded and died the same day.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 33d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, December 4, 1899. Entered service at: Detroit, Mich. Birth: Syracuse, N.Y. Date of issue: October 1, 1902.
Citation:
Fought for hours Iying between 2 dead comrades, notwithstanding his hat was pierced, his clothing plowed through by bullets, and his face cut and bruised by flying gravel.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Hall of Valor". Archived from the original on 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
- "MCCONNELL, JAMES". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
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