James McConnell (Medal of Honor recipient)

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James McConnell
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James McConnell, Medal of Honor recipient
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.

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Persondata
NAME James McConnell
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient
DATE OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH Syracuse, New York
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
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