James McConnell (Medal of Honor)

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[]

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

References[]

• "MCCONNELL, JAMES". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-04-23.

External links[]

• "James McConnell". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-09-16.

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