William S. Cronan
William S. Cronan | |
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LCDR William S. Cronan (then LT, in the 1930s) | |
| Born | October 23, 1883 Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Died | October 22, 1959 (aged 75) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
| Unit | USS Bennington (PG-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William "Willie" S. Cronan (October 23, 1883 – October 22, 1959) was a boatswain's mate serving in the United States Navy during the first half of the twentieth century who was awarded the Medal of Honor for peacetime bravery in 1906.