Michael Connelly
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
About Michael Connelly
Lived 1843 – 1881 (aged 37–38). Michael Connelly was an American.
Michael Connelly (c. 1843 – November 10, 1881) was a United States Navy sailor and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War. He served under the name John Mack.
Born in about 1843 in Brooksville, Maine, Connelly joined the Navy from that state. By March 5, 1865, he was serving as a seaman on the . On that day and the next, he accompanied a Union Army force during the Battle of Natural Bridge near St. Marks, Florida. He helped transport and fire a naval howitzer throughout the engagement despite heavy Confederate fire. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor three months later, on June 22, 1865; the medal was issued under the name "John Mack".
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Who was Michael Connelly?
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
When was Michael Connelly born?
Michael Connelly was born in 1843 in Brooksville.
When did Michael Connelly die?
Michael Connelly died on 10 November 1881.
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Michael Connelly was American.
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