William C. Connor
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Born1832
County Cork, Ireland
DiedJanuary 12, 1912 (aged 79) [1]
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaBranch
United States Navy
United States NavyWilliam C. Connor | |
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| Born | 1832 County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | January 12, 1912 (aged 79) [1] |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Boatswain's Mate |
| Unit |  |
| 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]
Connor was born in County Cork, Ireland in 1832. He enlisted into the United States Navy.
