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| name = Mervin G. McConnel |
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|caption= Idaho State Guard insignia. |
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|dates= 1917–1946 |
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| caption = U.S. Army Major General Marvin G. McConnel |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1882|12|29}} |
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| birth_place = Parma,Canyon County,Idaho,USA |
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| death_place = Boise,Ada County,Idaho,USA |
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| monuments = General McConnel plaque at Gowen Field Memorial Park,Boise,Ada County,Idaho,USA |
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| residence = [[Idaho, United States]] |
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|commander1= Major General [[Mervin Gilbert McConnel]]<br />'''''Adjutant General of Idaho during World War II''''' |
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Idaho Governor [[Chase A. Clark]]<br />'''''Commander and Chief of the Idaho State Guard during World War II''''' |
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| awards = [[Legion of merit]], [[Army Commendation Medal]], [[Mexican Border Service Medal]], [[World War I Victory Medal]] with three [[campaign stars]], [[American Defense Service Medal]], [[World War II Victory Medal]]. |
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==About U.S. Army Major General Marvin G. McConnel== |
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Mervin Gilbert McConnel, was born near [[Parma, Idaho]] on December 29, 1882, the son of early western pioneers. McConnel was educated in the public schools of Idaho and attended the University of Idaho from 1901 to 1903 where he received his first military training,that being the [[ROTC]] military science program at the University of Idaho in [[Moscow, Idaho]]. <ref>Major General McConnel Has a plaque at Gowen Field Memorial Park in Boise, Idaho, USA in honor of his service. https://idahgp.genealogyvillage.com/Ada/GowenField.html</ref> |
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==Early Military Career== |
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On October 16,1908, Mervin McConnel, enlisted as a private in the 2nd Idaho Infantry,[[Idaho National Guard]]. In April 1909, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant,and assigned to Company |
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G, in [[Caldwell, Idaho]]. McConnel, moved up fast from a 2nd Lieutenant to a Captain he was promoted on January 1,1911 and took command of the company. McConnel, was not ready for such responsibility's. In 1914, due to the pressure of affairs, he was obliged to submit his resignation. McConnel was almost immediately re-commissioned on the Battalion Staff as a Second Lieutenant. |
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==The Pancho Villa Expedition== |
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| conflict = Punitive Expedition |
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| date = March 14, 1916– February 7, 1917 |
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| place = Mexico |
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| result = American objective failed |
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In 1916 McConnel's guard unit was deployed to [[Mexico]] to participate in the [[Pancho Villa Expedition]]. He accompanied the 2nd Idaho Infantry on the Punitive Expedition on the Mexican Border and on March 27, 1917, he was promoted to 1st Lt. and assigned to the position of Battalion Adjutant. During his time McConnel seen battle for his first time. The declared objective of the expedition by the [[Wilson administration]] was the capture of Villa. Despite successfully locating and defeating the main body of Villa's command, responsible for the raid on [[Columbus, New Mexico]] U.S. forces were unable to achieve Wilson's stated main objective of preventing Villa's escape, <ref></ref> |
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==World War 1== |
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In October 1917, at [[Charlotte, North Carolina]], when Idaho Troops where reorganized by order of the [[War Department]], the Battalion to which McConnel belonged became a Machine Gun |
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Battalion. He almost immediately applied for transfer to the Field Artillery,which application was approved,and he was assigned to the 146th Field Artillery,which was also Idaho Troops.” The 146th was activated for service with the Allied Expeditionary Force and sailed for [[France]]. While in France, McConnel participated in several actions including the [[Aisne-Marne]],[[Battle of Saint-Mihiel]] and the [[Meuse-Argonne]]. |
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After November 11,1918 armistice that ended the war McConnel,volunteered to stay behind. He joined the [[American Army of Occupation]]. He returned to the United States July 18, 1919. McConnel was discharged from the military on July 30, 1919. |
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==McConnel's Reenlistment== |
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McConnel made his way back to Idaho after his return to the states. He became employed at the United States Postal Service and it didn't take long before he reenlisted in the Idaho National Guard. McConnel was instrumental in organizing what became the [[116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team]] and the unit was Federally recognized on January 9, 1922. On November 5,1924, he was assigned to the position of Squadron Commander and promoted to Major. McConnel's service did not go unnoticed and on January 1,1925, he was appointed to the position of Adjutant General of Idaho by Governor [[Charles C. Moore]]. This brought him a promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. He was promoted to Colonel on October 31,1926. |
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Around this same time ultimately,seven governors from both major parties would appoint McConnel to serve as Adjutant General. McConnel served eleven successive terms or twenty-two years as [[Adjutant General]] for the State of Idaho.<ref>A article written about McConnel and his full military career and exploits can be read at https://museum.mil.idaho.gov/Newsletters/3rdQtr2002.pdf pages 5-7 in the Pass In Review news from the Idaho Military Historical Society.</ref> <ref> McConnel's obituary can be read at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59832312/mervin-gilbert-mcconnel</ref> |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 07:01, 17 July 2018
Mervin G. McConnel | |
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 U.S. Army Major General Marvin G. McConnel | |
| Born | December 29, 1882 Parma,Canyon County,Idaho,USA |
| Died | April 29, 1948 (aged 65) Boise,Ada County,Idaho,USA |
| Resting place | Morris Hill Cemetery,Boise,Ada County,Idaho,USA |
| Monuments | General McConnel plaque at Gowen Field Memorial Park,Boise,Ada County,Idaho,USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States citizen |
| Education | University of Idaho |
| Occupation | United States Military |
| Years active | 40 |
| Awards | Legion of merit, Army Commendation Medal, Mexican Border Service Medal, World War I Victory Medal with three campaign stars, American Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal. |
About U.S. Army Major General Marvin G. McConnel
[edit]Mervin Gilbert McConnel, was born near Parma, Idaho on December 29, 1882, the son of early western pioneers. McConnel was educated in the public schools of Idaho and attended the University of Idaho from 1901 to 1903 where he received his first military training,that being the ROTC military science program at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. [1]
Early Military Career
[edit]On October 16,1908, Mervin McConnel, enlisted as a private in the 2nd Idaho Infantry,Idaho National Guard. In April 1909, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant,and assigned to Company G, in Caldwell, Idaho. McConnel, moved up fast from a 2nd Lieutenant to a Captain he was promoted on January 1,1911 and took command of the company. McConnel, was not ready for such responsibility's. In 1914, due to the pressure of affairs, he was obliged to submit his resignation. McConnel was almost immediately re-commissioned on the Battalion Staff as a Second Lieutenant.
The Pancho Villa Expedition
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| U.S. 10,000 | Mexico 22,500 | ||||||
In 1916 McConnel's guard unit was deployed to Mexico to participate in the Pancho Villa Expedition. He accompanied the 2nd Idaho Infantry on the Punitive Expedition on the Mexican Border and on March 27, 1917, he was promoted to 1st Lt. and assigned to the position of Battalion Adjutant. During his time McConnel seen battle for his first time. The declared objective of the expedition by the Wilson administration was the capture of Villa. Despite successfully locating and defeating the main body of Villa's command, responsible for the raid on Columbus, New Mexico U.S. forces were unable to achieve Wilson's stated main objective of preventing Villa's escape, Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
World War 1
[edit]In October 1917, at Charlotte, North Carolina, when Idaho Troops where reorganized by order of the War Department, the Battalion to which McConnel belonged became a Machine Gun Battalion. He almost immediately applied for transfer to the Field Artillery,which application was approved,and he was assigned to the 146th Field Artillery,which was also Idaho Troops.” The 146th was activated for service with the Allied Expeditionary Force and sailed for France. While in France, McConnel participated in several actions including the Aisne-Marne,Battle of Saint-Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne. After November 11,1918 armistice that ended the war McConnel,volunteered to stay behind. He joined the American Army of Occupation. He returned to the United States July 18, 1919. McConnel was discharged from the military on July 30, 1919.
McConnel's Reenlistment
[edit]McConnel made his way back to Idaho after his return to the states. He became employed at the United States Postal Service and it didn't take long before he reenlisted in the Idaho National Guard. McConnel was instrumental in organizing what became the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team and the unit was Federally recognized on January 9, 1922. On November 5,1924, he was assigned to the position of Squadron Commander and promoted to Major. McConnel's service did not go unnoticed and on January 1,1925, he was appointed to the position of Adjutant General of Idaho by Governor Charles C. Moore. This brought him a promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. He was promoted to Colonel on October 31,1926. Around this same time ultimately,seven governors from both major parties would appoint McConnel to serve as Adjutant General. McConnel served eleven successive terms or twenty-two years as Adjutant General for the State of Idaho.[2] [3]
References
[edit]- ^ Major General McConnel Has a plaque at Gowen Field Memorial Park in Boise, Idaho, USA in honor of his service. https://idahgp.genealogyvillage.com/Ada/GowenField.html
- ^ A article written about McConnel and his full military career and exploits can be read at https://museum.mil.idaho.gov/Newsletters/3rdQtr2002.pdf pages 5-7 in the Pass In Review news from the Idaho Military Historical Society.
- ^ McConnel's obituary can be read at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59832312/mervin-gilbert-mcconnel