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William C. Connor

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William C. Connor
Born1832
Cork, Ireland
DiedJanuary 12, 1912(1912-01-12) (aged 79) [1]
Queens County, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
RankBoatswain's Mate
UnitPennsylvania
Awards Medal of Honor

Boatswain's Mate William C. Connor (1832–1912)[1] was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Connor received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Howquah on 25 September 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.[2][3]

Biography

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Connor was born in Cork, Ireland in 1832. He enlisted into the United States Navy.

Medal of Honor citation

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Served on board the U.S.S. Howquah on the occasion of the destruction of the blockade runner Lynx, off Wilmington, 25 September 1864. Performing his duty faithfully under the most trying circumstances, Connor stood firmly at his post in the midst of a crossfire from the rebel shore batteries and our own vessels.[2][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b William C. Connor at findagrave.com
  2. ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  3. ^ a b "William C. Connor". Retrieved 28 October 2013.