| James McConnell | |
| Birth Date: | 1878 |
| Death Date: | July 23, |
| Birth Place: | Syracuse, New York, US |
| Death Place: | France |
| Placeofburial: | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Army |
| Rank: | First Lieutenant |
| Unit: | Company B, 33d US Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles: | Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross |
James McConnell was a soldier in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
Almost two decades later, McConnell, by then a First Lieutenant, was also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions in France during World War I. He was mortally wounded and died the same day.[1]
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 33d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, December 4, 1899. Entered service at: Detroit, Mich. Birth: Syracuse, N.Y. Date of issue: October 1, 1902.
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.