James McConnell (Medal of Honor)

James McConnell
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Born	1878 Syracuse, New York, US
Died	July 23, 1918 (aged 39–40) France
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
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 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

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients

References

1. "Hall of Valor". Archived from the original on 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2013-12-17.

• "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.