James McConnell (Medal of Honor)
| James McConnell | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1878 Syracuse, New York |
| Died |
July 23, 1918 (aged 39–40) France |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | 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 2 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
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
References
- "MCCONNELL, JAMES". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine-American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
External links
- "James McConnell". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
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