William C. Connor

William C. Connor
Born 1832
Cork, Ireland
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Navy
Rank Boatswain's Mate
Unit Pennsylvania
Awards Medal of Honor

Boatswain's Mate William C. Connor (born 1832) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Connor received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Howquah on 25 September 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.[1][2]

Biography

Connor was born in Cork, Ireland in 1832. He enlisted into the United States Navy.

Medal of Honor citation

Served on board the U.S.S. Howquah on the occasion of the destruction of the blockade runner Lynx, off Wilmington, 25 September 1864. Performing his duty faithfully under the most trying circumstances, Connor stood firmly at his post in the midst of a crossfire from the rebel shore batteries and our own vessels.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 "William C. Connor". Retrieved 28 October 2013.
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