James McConnell (Medal of Honor recipient)
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| James McConnell | |
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 James McConnell, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Syracuse, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company B, 33d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
James McConnell was a Private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 33d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 4 December 1899. Entered service at: Detroit, Mich. Birth: Syracuse, N.Y. Date of issue: 1 October 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.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "MCCONNELL, JAMES". Medal of Honor Recipients: Philippine-American War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
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| NAME | James McConnell |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Syracuse, New York |
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