About William A. Connelly
Lived 1931 – 2019 (aged 88). William A. Connelly was an American military personnel.
William A. Connelly (June 2, 1931 – November 24, 2019) was a United States Army soldier who served as the sixth Sergeant Major of the Army. He was sworn in on July 2, 1979, and served until June 1983.
Early life Connelly was born on 2 June 1931 in Monticello, Georgia where he attended high school and worked as a peach packer. He attended Georgia Southwestern College. His focus was training the fundamentals of good soldiering. He also recommended improvements for dependent change of station travel, pay increases for enlisted soldiers and the establishment of the Army College Fund. He pushed for the elimination of specialist ranks above the rank of E-4.
Awards and decorations
Doughboy Award Primicerius- [Order of Saint Maurice Medal]
9 Service stripes.
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Who was William A. Connelly?
US Army officer (1931–2019)
When was William A. Connelly born?
William A. Connelly was born on 2 June 1931 in Monticello.
When did William A. Connelly die?
William A. Connelly died on 24 November 2019 in Monticello.
What was William A. Connelly's occupation?
William A. Connelly was a military personnel.
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William A. Connelly was American.
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