James McConnell

MEDAL OF HONOR 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.

Rank: Private
Conflicts: Philippine Insurrection
Organization: U.S. Army

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