Historical records matching William "Willie" S Cronan
About William "Willie" S Cronan
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Boatswain's Mate William S. Cronan, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism on board the U.S.S. BENNINGTON, displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, California, 21 July 1905.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 13, January 5, 1906
Action Date: 21-Jul-05
Service: Navy
Rank: Boatswain's Mate
Division: U.S.S. Bennington
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William "Willie" S Cronan's Timeline
| 1883 |
October 18, 1883
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Chicago, Cook, IL, United States
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| 1959 |
October 22, 1959
Age 76
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San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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