Connell, William James, 1925-

William James Connell was born in Chicago on September 2, 1925, the son of Lowell M. and Bernadette (Tuff) Connell, and spent his youth in California, Kentucky, and Texas. He received a B.A. degree from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1945, a M.A. degree from the University of Minnesota in 1947, and was a teaching assistant at the University of Texas, 1946-1947.

Connell served in World War II, receiving his commission as an ensign in the U.S. Navy in February 1945, and remaining on active duty until May 1946. He also served during the Korean War, 1950-1952. He continues to hold the rank of commander, USNR (Ret.).

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