Cronan, William S. (Willie) - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Navy

Cronan, William S. (Willie)

ConflictNoncombat

RankLieutenant Commander

Year of Action1905

Unit/CommandUSS Bennington (Gunboat No. 4)

BirthplaceChicago, Illinois

Citation

Serving on board the USS Bennington, for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Noncombat Year of Action: 1905

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Hill, Edwin JosephU.S. NavyConflict: World War II

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Forbeck, Andrew PeterU.S. NavyConflict: Philippine War

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