Re: William Dougherty, 1871 Korean Campaign
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Re: William Dougherty, 1871 Korean Campaign
michael hembree 10/27/98
I believe you are referring to James Dougherty.His Medal of Honor commendation reads: [DOUGHERTY, JAMES
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born. 16 November 1839,
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born. 16 November 1839,Langhash, Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872.
Langhash, Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872.Citation: On board the U.S.S. Carondelet in various actions of that vessel.
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Carondelet in various actions of that vessel.Wounded several times, Dougherty invariably returned to duty, presenting an
Wounded several times, Dougherty invariably returned to duty, presenting anexample of constancy and devotion to the flag. ]
example of constancy and devotion to the flag. ]The person I'm looking for info on is William Dougherty of the USS Benicia.
The person I'm looking for info on is William Dougherty of the USS Benicia.Also, you will find there were actually fifteen Medals of Honor awarded.
Also, you will find there were actually fifteen Medals of Honor awarded.Thank you for your input.
Thank you for your input.Thomas