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Always Remember Those Who Gave All: MC WW2 Gold Stars and MIA Survivors

William Campbell McConnell

William Campbell McConnell (1907-1944)

MC Class: 1924 (Preparatory Department), ex-1928 (College Department)

Years at MC: 1920-1925 (Preparatory Department and Freshman)

Hometown: Maryville, TN

Life at MC: Not Known

Military Branch: US Army

Military Unit: Army Ordinance Company based in England

Rank: Technician 3rd Class

Medals Awarded: None Known

Date Missing: N/A

Date of Death: 30 August 1944

Location of Death: Army General Hospital, Malvern Wells, Worcestershire, England

Circumstances of Death: Complications following an operation for a kidney ailment

Burial/Memorial Information: Magnolia Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100561826/william-campbell-mcconnell) and memorial at East Tennessee Veterans Memorial, World's Fair Park, Knoxville, Tennessee (https://etvma.org/veterans/william-c-mcconnell-7424/)

Additional Information: Findagrave.com entry includes his obituary.