William C. Connor

Boatswain's Mate William C. Connor (1832–1912) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Connor received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Howquah (1863) on 25 September 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.

Biography
Connor was born in Cork, Ireland in 1832. He enlisted into the United States Navy.