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

  1. ↑ Hall of Valor
  • "MCCONNELL, JAMES". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine-American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
  • "James McConnell". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-09-16.


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