James McConnell was a soldier in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
James McConnell | |
|---|---|
 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 |
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
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. Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2008-04-23.