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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 2 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.