| William S. Cronan | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 23, 1883 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | October 22, 1959 (aged 75) |
| Place of burial | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery San Diego, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Boatswain's Mate |
| Unit | USS Bennington (PG-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William S. Cronan (October 23, 1883-October 22, 1959) was a boatswain's mate serving in the United States Navy during who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Cronan was born October 23, 1883 in Chicago, Illinois and after joining the navy was stationed aboard the USS Bennington (PG-4) as a Boatswain's Mate. On July 21, 1905 the USS Bennington was in San Diego, California when a boiler exploded. For his actions received the Medal January 5, 1906.[1][2]
He died October 22, 1959 and is buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery San Diego, California.[3] His grave can be found in section T, grave 534.[3]
Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 October 1883, Chicago, Ill. Accredited to: Illinois. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.
Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Bennington, for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.[1]