Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
Michael Connolly
Details
- Rank: Ordinary Seaman
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Plymouth - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 7, 1876
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Halifax Harbor, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Plymouth, Halifax Harbor, Nova Scotia, 7 August 1876. Acting gallantly, Connolly succeeded in rescuing a citizen from drowning on this date.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1855, Boston, Suffolk County, MA, United States
- Died: