U.S. Army · United States 
William Connor
1974
William Edward Connor served the U.S. Army for 4 years. William also served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. William served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Mechanism
Bodily force
What Happened
Location: Virginia
Weapon: Person
Offender: Charged with disorderly conduct
Private William Connor suffered a fatal heart attack following a foot pursuit and apprehension of three disorderly subjects at the main terminal building of National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. The three men had been ordered to leave the building but refused.
As Private Connor approached them a second time, the three fled to the traffic circle in front of the building. Private Connor caught them and took all three of them into custody. All three were charged with disorderly conduct.
When other officers arrived at the scene they observed Officer Connor leaning against a vehicle. He then collapsed moments later. He was transported to Alexandria General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Private Connor was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army of WWII and recipient of the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal. He had served with the Federal Aviation Administration Police for six months and had previously served with the Federal Protective Service for one year. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Weapon: Person
Offender: Charged with disorderly conduct
Private William Connor suffered a fatal heart attack following a foot pursuit and apprehension of three disorderly subjects at the main terminal building of National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. The three men had been ordered to leave the building but refused.
As Private Connor approached them a second time, the three fled to the traffic circle in front of the building. Private Connor caught them and took all three of them into custody. All three were charged with disorderly conduct.
When other officers arrived at the scene they observed Officer Connor leaning against a vehicle. He then collapsed moments later. He was transported to Alexandria General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Private Connor was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army of WWII and recipient of the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal. He had served with the Federal Aviation Administration Police for six months and had previously served with the Federal Protective Service for one year. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, five grandchildren, and six siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1948 – 1952
U.S. Army
1953 – 1968
U.S. Navy
Conflicts
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
United States Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration Police
Private
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
53
Grave
1479
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