Background
Connor, William Durward was born on February 22, 1874 in near Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Edward D. and Adeline (Powers) Connor.
Connor, William Durward was born on February 22, 1874 in near Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Edward D. and Adeline (Powers) Connor.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1897, Army Staff College, 1905, Army War College, 1909.
Commissioned add. Second lieutenant, engrs., June 11, 1897. Promoted through grades lieutenant colonel, May 15, 1917. Colonel N.A., August 5, 1917.
Brigadier general N.A., June 26, 1918. Brigadier general United States Army, April 27, 1921. Major general, September 1, 1925.
Served in Philippine Campaign and during Filipino Insurrection, 1898. Clubs: Army and Navy, Chevy Chase (Washington).
Married Elsa Van Vleet, November 6, 1907.