Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Lawrence
B.
Conner
June 19, 1878

–

April 24, 1954

Cemetery:

Mound Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry

    Action Date:

    August 2, 1898
    D.S.C. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit and the D.S.M. under the provisions of the act of Congress (March 5, 1931)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross, in lieu of a previously issued Certificate of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal, to Private Lawrence B. Conner, United States Army, for distinguished service as a member of Company E, 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry, in action 2 August 1898, near Manila, Philippine Islands.