William S. Cronan
Encyclopedia
William S. Cronan was a boatswain's mate serving in the United States Navy
during who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
when a boiler exploded. For his actions received the Medal January 5, 1906.
He died October 22, 1959 and is buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
San Diego, California
. His grave can be found in section T, grave 534.
Citation:
United States Navy
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during who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Cronan was born October 23, 1883 in Chicago, Illinois and after joining the navy was stationed aboard the as a Boatswain's Mate. On July 21, 1905 the was in San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
when a boiler exploded. For his actions received the Medal January 5, 1906.
He died October 22, 1959 and is buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery is situated in the city of San Diego, California, on the Fort Rosecrans Military Reservation. The cemetery is located approximately 10 miles west of downtown San Diego, overlooking the bay and the city...
San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. His grave can be found in section T, grave 534.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 October 1883, Chicago, Ill. Accredited to: Illinois. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Bennington, for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients during Peacetime