James B. Mcconnell
Born: 1878 at Syracuse, New York
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Status: KIA
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
Philippine-American War
Date of Issue: October 1, 1902
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private James B. McConnell, United States Army, for most distinguished gallantry on 4 December 1899, while serving with Company B, 33d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, in action at Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands. Private McConnell fought for hours lying between two dead comrades, notwithstanding his hat was pierced, his clothing plowed through by bullets, and his face cut and bruised by flying gravel.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James B. McConnell, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Les Franquettes Farm, France, July 23, 1918. First Lieutenant McConnell continued in command of his platoon after having part of his face shot away by a machine-gun bullet. He later died of his wound.
